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Y98 FAL

2001 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,297 mi
Last recorded175,297 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 FAL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 175,297 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 175,290 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

no brakes dangerous to drive

Pass 14 Apr 2014 167,652 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 155,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 155,088 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 138,093 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2012 138,093 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 122,796 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2011 120,182 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2010 107,828 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 107,812 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 94,965 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,476 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,909 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,181 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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Y98 FAL is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y98 FAL, 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 Y98 FAL registered?

Y98 FAL is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y98 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 FAL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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