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R429 KPE

1997 Toyota Corona

Grey Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,476 mi
Last recorded74,476 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corona102,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 KPE
MakeToyota
ModelCorona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2011 74,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,338 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,862 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 66,530 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall

Fail 12 Feb 2008 66,488 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2007 63,347 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 59,773 miles

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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R429 KPE is a 1997 Toyota Corona in Grey with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R429 KPE, 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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What year was R429 KPE registered?

R429 KPE is a 1997 Toyota Corona, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R429 KPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 KPE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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