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P213 YFE

1997 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,029 mi
Last recorded111,029 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 YFE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 111,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front wiper slightly worn.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offsie front wiper slightly worn.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,493 miles

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,501 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2013 59,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,676 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate damaged slightly

front to rear brake pipe cover fitted making inspection difficult

underside corroding in various places

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,452 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 55,452 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,098 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 47,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,903 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 45,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,365 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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P213 YFE is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P213 YFE, 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 P213 YFE registered?

P213 YFE is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P213 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P213 YFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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