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P972 SJV

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,520 mi
Last recorded59,520 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 SJV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2015 59,520 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,519 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 53,519 miles

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

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,508 miles

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

both rear lower wheel arches/sills rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2013 51,508 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear lower wheel arches/sills rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,328 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,932 miles

nearside inner rear wheel arch rusty

nearside outer sill rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2011 48,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

nearside inner rear wheel arch rusty

nearside outer sill rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,809 miles

nearside outer sill rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside outer sill rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,202 miles

chip in screen

nearside front tyre low on edge

Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,462 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 38,474 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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P972 SJV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P972 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P972 SJV?

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What year was P972 SJV registered?

P972 SJV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P972 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P972 SJV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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