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P206 BCW

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,163 mi
Last recorded95,163 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 BCW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 95,163 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 92,940 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 89,773 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 89,773 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 85,907 miles

near side front side light cracked but not showing white light

Fail 16 May 2008 85,907 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

near side front side light cracked but not showing white light

Pass 15 May 2007 80,683 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 73,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 67,048 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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P206 BCW is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P206 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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What year was P206 BCW registered?

P206 BCW is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P206 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P206 BCW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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