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DG51 NBY

2001 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

199,833 mi
Last recorded199,833 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 NBY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 199,833 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 199,833 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 188,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 188,518 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 173,701 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body of vehicle and suspension showing corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2018 168,957 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 168,956 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 157,010 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 157,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 138,255 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body end (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 14 Apr 2016 138,219 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside outer sill corroded at rear.

Offside rear tyre cracking and perished on inner sidewall.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 117,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 96,291 miles

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

front number plate reflective deteriating

Fail 9 Apr 2013 84,539 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,539 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 76,921 miles

Both front ball joint dust covers deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake dragging

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 69,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,231 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,324 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,541 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 43,024 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,809 miles

smell of fuel around fuel neck to tank area but no sign of leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,514 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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DG51 NBY is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DG51 NBY, 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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DG51 NBY is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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