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P198 MJW

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,121 mi
Last recorded81,121 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 MJW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 81,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 80,972 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2016 80,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SYSTEM DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 80,197 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 80,197 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2014 79,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2013 77,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2012 75,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2012 75,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 73,806 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 70,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 63,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 53,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 43,366 miles

front number plate slightly defaced.

Pass 26 May 2006 34,505 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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P198 MJW is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 84,137 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P198 MJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P198 MJW registered?

P198 MJW is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P198 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 MJW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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