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MIL 2557

1999 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,761 mi
Last recorded101,761 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Toyota Corolla78,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 2557
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 92,735 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 92,732 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 83,383 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 83,382 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,875 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive inner crankshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 74,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 74,569 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,286 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,385 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,066 miles

O/S/F BRAKES ARE BINDING ON BUT NOT CREATING A BRAKE IMBALLANCE ABOVE 25%

OIL LEAK FROM BETWEEN ENGINE & GEARBOX

Fail 9 Feb 2015 72,066 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F BRAKES ARE BINDING ON BUT NOT CREATING A BRAKE IMBALLANCE ABOVE 25%

OIL LEAK FROM BETWEEN ENGINE & GEARBOX

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,336 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 70,108 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,231 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 68,231 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,159 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,799 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS ARE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

INSIDE FACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF CORROSION.

REAR BRAKES HAVE AN IMBALLANCE OF 27%

Pass 11 Feb 2009 56,678 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,832 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 828,321 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,891 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 47,891 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,973 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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MIL 2557 is a 1999 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MIL 2557, 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 MIL 2557 registered?

MIL 2557 is a 1999 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is MIL 2557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 2557 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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