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Y971 VGF

2001 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,409 mi
Last recorded96,409 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 VGF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 96,409 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 96,406 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,303 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

NSF and OSF tyre sidewalls deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 92,303 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust corroded

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

NSF and OSF tyre sidewalls deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,422 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,868 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 73,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,652 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,987 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,994 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,179 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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Y971 VGF is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y971 VGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y971 VGF registered?

Y971 VGF is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y971 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y971 VGF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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