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P209 OLH

1997 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,217 mi
Last recorded95,217 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 OLH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 95,217 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 95,217 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 89,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/side rear tyre has minute aged cracks

rear end inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2020 89,492 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/side rear tyre has minute aged cracks

rear end inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,013 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edges

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

Offside Rear tyre has age related cuts

Fail 1 Oct 2019 85,013 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edges

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

Offside Rear tyre has age related cuts

Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,231 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has small age related cuts

Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,662 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 75,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,013 miles

n/side rear tyre outer side wall scuffed

Pass 10 Oct 2015 67,188 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 61,582 miles

offside rear tyre has age cracks

Fail 3 Oct 2014 61,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

offside rear tyre has age cracks

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,640 miles

all four tyres have age cracks

Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,083 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 54,083 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,041 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 50,041 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,362 miles

front wipers smering

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,859 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 44,859 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,979 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,797 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,274 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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P209 OLH is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P209 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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P209 OLH is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P209 OLH safe to buy?

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