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P214 YWV

1997 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,356 mi
Last recorded144,356 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 YWV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 144,356 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2015 144,356 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)

slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2014 138,788 miles

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

slight misting of oil around nearside rear shock abosrber (border line pass)

tyres perished/deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2013 132,909 miles

brake fluid low (border line pass)

brake warning light on

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

slight misting of oil around nearside rear shock absorber

wipers deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 128,542 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 128,542 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 118,752 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 118,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 22 Sep 2010 107,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 107,407 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 100,762 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 100,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 94,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,475 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 79,919 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 74,228 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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P214 YWV is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P214 YWV, 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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P214 YWV is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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