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X985 GAB

2000 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,255 mi
Last recorded66,255 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 GAB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 66,255 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 66,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,034 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,770 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,818 miles

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

advice nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracks appearing between tread area and outer wall

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,737 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,067 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 54,067 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,747 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 51,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 48,188 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 43,092 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,006 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 32,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside 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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X985 GAB is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X985 GAB, 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

How do I check the history of X985 GAB?

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What year was X985 GAB registered?

X985 GAB is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X985 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X985 GAB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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