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P202 XGA

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,965 mi
Last recorded115,965 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 XGA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 115,965 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 109,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 109,478 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 103,323 miles

Battery insecure

advise both front tyres 2-3m m

Fail 14 Sep 2009 103,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Battery insecure

advise both front tyres 2-3m m

Pass 3 Oct 2008 96,589 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 96,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 88,855 miles

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

advise fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2006 78,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 XGA is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P202 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

P202 XGA is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P202 XGA safe to buy?

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