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X998 EBL

2000 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,160 mi
Last recorded70,160 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Corolla71,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 EBL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 70,160 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 61,939 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 61,777 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,346 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,019 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 59,896 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,239 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,314 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,634 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,680 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,687 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,782 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,531 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,045 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,608 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,016 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 40,016 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,344 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,949 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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X998 EBL is a 2000 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X998 EBL, 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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What year was X998 EBL registered?

X998 EBL is a 2000 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X998 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X998 EBL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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