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P201 YFE

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,046 mi
Last recorded136,046 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 YFE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 136,046 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 136,046 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 125,730 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2007 117,419 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 117,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 110,922 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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P201 YFE is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P201 YFE, 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 P201 YFE registered?

P201 YFE is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P201 YFE safe to buy?

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