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P202 RUA

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,202 mi
Last recorded140,202 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 RUA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 140,202 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 135,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 135,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 131,596 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 127,685 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 123,660 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 123,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 119,555 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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P202 RUA is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P202 RUA, 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 P202 RUA registered?

P202 RUA is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P202 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 RUA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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