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Y997 MBO

2001 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,240 mi
Last recorded54,240 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 MBO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 54,240 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 52,207 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 52,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 50,544 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 49,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 46,487 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 46,487 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,971 miles

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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,753 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,854 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

rear wiper worn

Fail 19 Jan 2015 31,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear tyre close to limit

rear wiper worn

Pass 20 Jan 2014 27,135 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 22,567 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jan 2012 16,487 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,403 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,589 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,256 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 4,164 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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Y997 MBO is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Y997 MBO, 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 Y997 MBO registered?

Y997 MBO is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y997 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 MBO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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