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P205 BCW

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,567 mi
Last recorded75,567 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 BCW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,567 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 71,467 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,936 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,781 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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P205 BCW is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P205 BCW, 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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How do I check the history of P205 BCW?

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What year was P205 BCW registered?

P205 BCW is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P205 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 BCW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P205 BCW have outstanding finance?

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