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P198 PBD

1997 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,568 mi
Last recorded59,568 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 PBD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,568 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,893 miles

2x childseats fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

2x childseats fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,098 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,035 miles

Both sides Front Brake Disc(s) worn and scored

Both sides rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 35,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,836 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 34,646 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel close to limit

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 PBD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P198 PBD registered?

P198 PBD is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P198 PBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 PBD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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