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Y996 PLE

2001 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,040 mi
Last recorded51,040 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 PLE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 51,040 miles

Underbody covered with underseal

Pass 5 Oct 2021 50,777 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both bottom ball joint castellated nuts missing split pins and washers

Fail 5 Oct 2021 50,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both bottom ball joint castellated nuts missing split pins and washers

Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 50,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 49,235 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 48,347 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 48,346 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 47,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 45,156 miles

n/s/f tyre slight damaged to outer wall

o/s/r n/s/r tyres perrished

Fail 9 May 2016 46,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre slight damaged to outer wall

o/s/r n/s/r tyres perrished

Pass 8 May 2015 44,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 42,860 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 40,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 37,535 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,375 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 24,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 20,996 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 17,502 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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Y996 PLE is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y996 PLE, 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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Y996 PLE is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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