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Y966 OBM

2001 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,701 mi
Last recorded126,701 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 OBM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 126,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

coolant below min.

Engine oil on min.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 122,695 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))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 122,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 115,004 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 115,004 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,545 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 82,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,271 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,105 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 72,105 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 67,307 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 67,307 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 62,376 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2010 55,775 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 50,114 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 44,409 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,409 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,557 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,981 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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Y966 OBM is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 67,978 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 Y966 OBM, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y966 OBM is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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