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V285 MBT

2000 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,948 mi
Last recorded58,948 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 MBT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 58,948 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,944 miles

front tyres 3.0mm

Fail 8 Jan 2016 49,944 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

front tyres 3.0mm

Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,465 miles

slight judder rear brakes

Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,788 miles

n/s/f wiper smearing slightly

slight judder rear brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,349 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 41,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,183 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 38,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,464 miles

both nearside tyre sidewalls heavily perished

Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,493 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,392 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,899 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,247 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 23,533 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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V285 MBT is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V285 MBT, 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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V285 MBT is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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