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R71 TKK

1997 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,501 mi
Last recorded127,501 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 TKK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 127,501 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 127,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 125,338 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 125,172 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 123,882 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 122,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 118,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 115,215 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,083 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 107,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 95,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 82,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rubber boots on all shock absorbers split

Fail 5 Feb 2014 82,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rubber boots on all shock absorbers split

Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 77,230 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,302 miles

both front shock absorber gaiters split

slight leak of grease from nearside inner cv gaiter (not split)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 69,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front shock absorber gaiters split

slight leak of grease from nearside inner cv gaiter (not split)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,678 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 65,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,446 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,731 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 55,376 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,376 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,306 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,769 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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R71 TKK is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 84,137 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 R71 TKK, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R71 TKK is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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