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R710 MAB

1997 Toyota Corona

Grey Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,225 mi
Last recorded97,225 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corona102,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 MAB
MakeToyota
ModelCorona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 97,225 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 92,997 miles

Front discs slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 92,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,110 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 90,110 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 87,374 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 83,912 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 79,526 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 79,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R710 MAB is a 1997 Toyota Corona in Grey with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R710 MAB, 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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R710 MAB is a 1997 Toyota Corona, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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