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P203 LVU

1997 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,141 mi
Last recorded97,141 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 LVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2022 97,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 97,133 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 95,636 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 95,636 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 95,636 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,218 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,885 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,233 miles

fuel pipes corroded to tank

general underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2018 91,233 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes corroded to tank

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,352 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 89,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,299 miles

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

Upper stop light inoperative

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,447 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 85,447 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,125 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 81,026 miles

upper stop light inoperative

Fail 9 Jul 2013 81,026 miles

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

upper stop light inoperative

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,828 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 78,828 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,585 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,332 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,332 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,951 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r/ tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2008 69,719 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 69,678 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 67,506 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 67,506 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 65,363 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 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P203 LVU, 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 LVU is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P203 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P203 LVU shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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