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P203 EDY

1997 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,941 mi
Last recorded74,941 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 EDY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 74,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,480 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 69,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,934 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,680 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,138 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,229 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,230 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,602 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 40,126 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 40,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage !!!

Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,219 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 33,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 33,573 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,756 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 26,073 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,715 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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P203 EDY is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P203 EDY, 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 P203 EDY registered?

P203 EDY is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P203 EDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P203 EDY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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