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V278 HBN

2000 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,941 mi
Last recorded108,941 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 HBN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 108,940 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,475 miles

n/s/f- mirror secured with tape

Pass 8 Jan 2011 89,130 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 85,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front headlamp cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2009 73,163 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,625 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 51,039 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 51,039 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,941 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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V278 HBN is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 71,946 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 V278 HBN, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V278 HBN registered?

V278 HBN is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V278 HBN safe to buy?

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