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X997 VSF

2000 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,525 mi
Last recorded156,525 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 VSF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 156,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 152,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jul 2013 152,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 147,842 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 140,191 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 130,023 miles

slight lift on nearside rear droplink

Pass 6 Jul 2009 112,423 miles

2x rear anti roll bushes worn

drivers seat base worn/insecure

eml lamp on,just passed emissions

heatshield rear insecure

rear exhaust box mount strap corroded[temp repair]

Fail 3 Jul 2009 112,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

2x rear anti roll bushes worn

drivers seat base worn/insecure

eml lamp on,just passed emissions

heatshield rear insecure

rear exhaust box mount strap corroded[temp repair]

Pass 30 Jun 2008 96,255 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 77,696 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 77,696 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,808 miles

Nearside Rear 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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X997 VSF is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 X997 VSF, 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 X997 VSF registered?

X997 VSF is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X997 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X997 VSF shows 12 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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