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V288 KOL

2000 Toyota Corolla

Purple Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,260 mi
Last recorded123,260 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 KOL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 123,260 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 123,268 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2013 113,007 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 113,007 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 99,272 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 98,205 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2009 96,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear no plate deterioted

Pass 2 Jan 2009 95,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

n/s wiper

rear no plate

Pass 3 Jan 2008 92,723 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 92,723 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 90,221 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 88,285 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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V288 KOL is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Purple with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V288 KOL, 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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V288 KOL is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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