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P973 YWL

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,599 mi
Last recorded76,599 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 YWL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,599 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 76,504 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 70,301 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 64,528 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 59,974 miles

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

damage in screen is at lower edge of screen and not obscuring drivers view.

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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P973 YWL is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P973 YWL, 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 P973 YWL registered?

P973 YWL is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P973 YWL safe to buy?

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