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DFZ 8107

2001 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,264 mi
Last recorded120,264 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 8107
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2018 120,264 miles

Emissions not tested engine wont rev and may damage equipment (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 116,003 miles

none standard wheels and nuts fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2017 116,003 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

E.C.U light on

exhaust noisy

none standard exhaust fitted

none standard wheels and nuts fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 109,953 miles

exhaust system noisey

non standard exhaust fitted

non standard wheels and nuts fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2016 109,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system noisey

non standard exhaust fitted

non standard wheels and nuts fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 104,008 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2015 97,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jan 2015 97,947 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 86,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,175 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 77,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 68,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 59,566 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 59,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 51,173 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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DFZ 8107 is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 67,978 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 DFZ 8107, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DFZ 8107 is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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