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V285 NHJ

2000 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wing shows damage

Offside Front brake shows a bind

hub caps fitted; wheel retainers not checked

Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,504 miles

3hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet release cable handle missing

Damage on n/s/f wing

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 84,504 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

3hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet release cable handle missing

Damage on n/s/f wing

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,294 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

internal bonnet release handle missing

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,705 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bonnet release handle missing - faulty

exhaust corroding

front number plate deteriorating

internal boot release handle broken

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/f inner steering rack joint worn

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear brake performance showing distortion

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 31 Jan 2013 79,704 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bonnet release handle missing - faulty

exhaust corroding

front number plate deteriorating

front tyres perishing and cracking up

internal boot release handle broken

n/s/f tyre feathering on edges

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear brake performance showing distortion

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 6 Feb 2012 73,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure

bonnet release faulty

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s of steering rack worn - possible track rod?

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

rear brake performance showing slight distortion

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 6 Feb 2012 73,377 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery insecure

bonnet release faulty

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s of steering rack worn - possible track rod?

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

rear brake performance showing slight distortion

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,147 miles

Bonnet release faulty

Damage on n/s/f wing

Front brake discs lipped

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

N/S/R Brake showing distortion

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 61,146 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Bonnet release faulty

Both front tyres cracked /perished on walls

Both front tyres on legal limit and worn out of shape

Damage on n/s/f wing

Front brake discs lipped

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

N/S/R Brake showing distortion

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,594 miles

Bonnet release faulty

Both front tyres perishing on side walls

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet release fault

damage on n/s/f tyre wall

oil leak

wiper blades smear

Fail 25 Feb 2009 52,604 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet release fault

damage on n/s/f tyre wall

oil leak

wiper blades smear

Fail 11 Feb 2008 48,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,638 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,550 miles

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

front brake pads

nearside front brake discs

offside front tyre

rear number plate

Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,283 miles

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

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 NHJ 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 64.7%.

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 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 V285 NHJ, 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 NHJ is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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