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Y98 FLS

2001 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,685 mi
Last recorded123,685 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 123,685 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 123,685 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 122,883 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 118,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 114,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 114,206 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 110,731 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and starting to split.

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,314 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,095 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 106,095 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside front brake slightly bnding.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 99,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2012 88,501 miles

front brake pads appear very low , advise brake inspection......

Fail 17 Nov 2011 77,731 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting band corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,731 miles

rear exhaust mounting band corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,142 miles

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

movement in offside headlamp

Fail 15 Nov 2010 66,141 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

movement in offside headlamp

Pass 14 Nov 2009 56,432 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 49,101 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,129 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,596 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 21,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 FLS is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FLS, 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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Y98 FLS is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y98 FLS safe to buy?

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