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B1 MRM

1999 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

195,939 mi
Last recorded195,939 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Corolla78,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 MRM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 195,939 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 195,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 195,924 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 189,666 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 189,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 182,471 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 182,471 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision drivers side loose (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 175,890 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 170,489 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 170,489 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 169,498 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 169,498 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 168,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 164,531 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 15,926 miles

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 153,459 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 153,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 146,958 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 141,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 132,159 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 121,252 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 111,045 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 91,495 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 81,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 66,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 66,609 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 63,184 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 63,184 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,428 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 51,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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B1 MRM is a 1999 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 78,010 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 B1 MRM, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B1 MRM registered?

B1 MRM is a 1999 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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The MOT history for B1 MRM shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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