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R127 HFG

1997 Toyota Corona

Silver Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,997 mi
Last recorded111,997 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corona102,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 HFG
MakeToyota
ModelCorona
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 111,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2015 111,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 108,121 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2014 108,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s rear tyre cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2013 104,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2013 104,816 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2013 99,416 miles

Fuel and brake pipes rusting all round

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 99,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel and brake pipes rusting all round

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 94,987 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 94,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 92,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 89,452 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 87,401 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 84,000 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 80,520 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Toyota Corona?

Based on 721 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,888
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
fog lamp not working 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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R127 HFG is a 1997 Toyota Corona in Silver with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Corona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 102,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corona fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R127 HFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Corona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R127 HFG is a 1997 Toyota Corona, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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