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P206 MPU

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,975 mi
Last recorded97,975 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 MPU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2018 97,975 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn both edges (165/70/14) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and nail in tread

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery light on

catalytic convertor loose at front clamp

Fail 31 Mar 2016 89,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn both edges (165/70/14) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and nail in tread

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery light on

catalytic convertor loose at front clamp

Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery slightly insucure

Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,585 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,326 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,905 miles

battery lose in holder

Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

battery lose in holder

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,541 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 64,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 59,888 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,201 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,334 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,753 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 51,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MPU is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MPU, 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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P206 MPU is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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