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H16 GMG

1999 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,283 mi
Last recorded144,283 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Toyota Corolla78,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 GMG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 144,283 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 144,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 136,057 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 136,043 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 132,926 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jan 2013 132,918 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2011 130,640 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 125,709 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 124,254 miles

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 22 Jan 2010 124,254 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 27 Jan 2009 121,705 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 113,543 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 105,286 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 105,276 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 93,339 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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H16 GMG is a 1999 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H16 GMG, 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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H16 GMG is a 1999 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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