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P970 SJV

1996 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,761 mi
Last recorded67,761 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 SJV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2021 67,761 miles

Perscribed area corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2021 67,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Perscribed area corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 67,120 miles

all prescribed corroded and all tyre worn

Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,976 miles

all prescribed ares slightly rusty sill cover fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2018 66,976 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all prescribed ares slightly rusty sill cover fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,512 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Sill covers fitted

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 28 Nov 2015 64,119 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres perished

exhaust system deteriorated / has a minor leak

o/s/r shock damp

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,667 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2013 63,340 miles

all shock gaiters deteroated

general corrosion underside

rear brake has been disconnected customer advised

rear silencer slight blow

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,285 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 56,285 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,086 miles

Slight bind on O/S/R wheel

Fail 24 Aug 2011 49,086 miles

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

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)

Slight bind on O/S/R wheel

Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,498 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 42,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 36,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,138 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,068 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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P970 SJV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 86,211 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 P970 SJV, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P970 SJV registered?

P970 SJV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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