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YR51 WBU

2001 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,800 mi
Last recorded100,800 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Corolla67,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 WBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 100,800 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,583 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 94,579 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,587 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,820 miles

REar registration plate discoloured.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Nov 2010 74,258 miles

n/s/f wiperblade split

rear number plate deteriated

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 64,190 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r light lense cracked

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 25 Oct 2007 64,181 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r light lense cracked

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,086 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 51,506 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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YR51 WBU is a 2001 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YR51 WBU, 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 YR51 WBU registered?

YR51 WBU is a 2001 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is YR51 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR51 WBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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