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P203 GAW

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,659 mi
Last recorded106,659 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 GAW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,659 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust has slight blowing

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside inner sils slightly corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front inner sidewall showing signs of cracking

offside rear tyre has slight signs of cracking on inner and outter sidewalls

radiator badly deteriorated and leaking coolant

sump corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2013 106,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust has slight blowing

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside inner sils slightly corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front inner sidewall showing signs of cracking

offside rear tyre has slight signs of cracking on inner and outter sidewalls

radiator badly deteriorated and leaking coolant

sump corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,428 miles

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

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

Radiator very badly deteriorated.

fuel filler neck corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2012 103,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Radiator very badly deteriorated.

fuel filler neck corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 98,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,029 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,937 miles

small amount of play n/s steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2009 84,021 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,607 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 67,370 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,730 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 GAW is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GAW, 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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P203 GAW is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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