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Y989 WGB

2001 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,064 mi
Last recorded73,064 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 WGB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2018 73,064 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,256 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,778 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,981 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 60,066 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,539 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,781 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,566 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,840 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,076 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,011 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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Y989 WGB is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 Y989 WGB, 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 Y989 WGB registered?

Y989 WGB is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y989 WGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 WGB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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