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P205 NCR

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,923 mi
Last recorded123,923 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 NCR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 123,923 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2011 113,696 miles

radiator is in very poor condition but not leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2010 103,165 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 103,165 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 103,165 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

long purge needed to obtain the exhaust gas readings.

poor mounting of the rear exhaust section.

Fail 17 Jul 2010 103,158 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)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 95,191 miles

rear seat belts missing,found under rear seats.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 95,191 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seat belts missing,found under rear seats.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 87,085 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 82,146 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 76,809 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre low tread and has nail in it (not repairable)

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread 175/65/14/h firestones

rear A.R.B.rusty

rear number plate marked

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 NCR is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P205 NCR, 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 P205 NCR registered?

P205 NCR is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P205 NCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 NCR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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