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P206 OLH

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,435 mi
Last recorded146,435 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 146,435 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear light slight damege

Fail 21 Jul 2016 146,434 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear light slight damege

Pass 23 Jul 2015 135,283 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 135,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 123,876 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside rear lamp damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 123,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside rear lamp damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 109,735 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 109,734 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 96,778 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 96,778 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,839 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 78,970 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,132 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 68,612 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,239 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,137 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,283 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 OLH is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P206 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

P206 OLH is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P206 OLH safe to buy?

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