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Y968 FNU

2001 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,482 mi
Last recorded126,482 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 FNU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 126,482 miles

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

TYRES - 175/65R14

Pass 21 Sep 2015 120,311 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 120,311 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 112,691 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 112,689 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 105,959 miles

body damage

engine noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,214 miles

both front tyres worn 2-3mm tread

front brake discs and pads worn

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

slight corrosion on rear chassis rails

Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,856 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 75,031 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 75,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 67,698 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 67,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2008 57,222 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 May 2007 53,216 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 45,699 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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Y968 FNU is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y968 FNU, 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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What year was Y968 FNU registered?

Y968 FNU is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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