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V290 FSS

2000 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,383 mi
Last recorded94,383 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 FSS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 94,383 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

offside rear brake discs backplate holed and corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2011 94,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

offside rear brake discs backplate holed and corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 88,412 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F door damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,695 miles

Oil leak

damage to both offside doors

front number plate cracked

nearside front and offside rear tyres outer wall damage

Fail 25 Sep 2009 82,402 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front and offside rear tyres outer wall damage

damage to both offside doors

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,408 miles

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

bonnet catch faulty

Fail 26 Sep 2008 76,408 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 25 Sep 2007 69,665 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 63,274 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 63,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front lower ball joint boots split

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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V290 FSS is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V290 FSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V290 FSS registered?

V290 FSS is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V290 FSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V290 FSS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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