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Y972 VGF

2001 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,563 mi
Last recorded97,563 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 VGF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 97,563 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 90,279 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 90,279 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 82,034 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 72,595 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 72,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 62,663 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 8 May 2009 55,186 miles

o/s/r tyre showing signs of age

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 49,613 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 43,492 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 43,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 36,285 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,196 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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Y972 VGF is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y972 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.

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What year was Y972 VGF registered?

Y972 VGF is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y972 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y972 VGF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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