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X978 AAU

2000 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,504 mi
Last recorded84,504 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 AAU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 84,504 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2023 84,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2022 80,439 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 80,431 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,681 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside slight damage to front and rear wings

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 76,677 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside slight damage to front and rear wings

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,054 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been stood and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,208 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to wing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 68,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight damage to wing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 61,304 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 61,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,656 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various bushes and gaiters cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2017 54,656 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various bushes and gaiters cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2016 48,346 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING

CORROSION AROUND REAR CHASSIS

FRONT AND REAR AXL;E SLIGHT CORROSION IN PLACES

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES

OIL LEAKS

UNDER SIDE Corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,509 miles

28% imbalance to front brakes

Brake pipe union/ferrule corrosion

Corrosion to underside of vehicle/various components

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Heavy corrosion to exhaust

Slight bind to both o/s brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,341 miles

both side rear and nearside front tyres perishing

damage to nearside front wing

Fail 18 Sep 2014 40,341 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both side rear and nearside front tyres perishing

damage to nearside front wing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,658 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,096 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,007 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 37,007 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,962 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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X978 AAU is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X978 AAU, 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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X978 AAU is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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