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2000 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · W289 LCL

W289 LCL

2000 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2000. Recorded mileage 159,890 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA COROLLA
Year / Origin
2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/02/2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (21/11/2019)
Recorded Mileage
159,890 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/02/2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 21/11/2019
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2000
Engine
1598cc

W289 LCL Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2019
  • 159,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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W289 LCL Mileage History

  1. 03/05/200688,204 mi
  2. 05/05/200799,624 mi+11,420 mi
  3. 08/05/200799,659 mi+35 mi
  4. 29/04/2008108,598 mi+8,939 mi
  5. 30/04/2008108,956 mi+358 mi
  6. 02/05/2009116,632 mi+7,676 mi
  7. 26/05/2010122,809 mi+6,177 mi
  8. 27/05/2010122,813 mi+4 mi
  9. 14/06/2011128,744 mi+5,931 mi
  10. 22/06/2011128,871 mi+127 mi
  11. 22/06/2011128,876 mi+5 mi
  12. 12/06/2012134,336 mi+5,460 mi
  13. 10/06/2013140,962 mi+6,626 mi
  14. 11/06/2013140,962 mi
  15. 23/07/2014147,233 mi+6,271 mi
  16. 24/07/2014147,236 mi+3 mi
  17. 12/11/2015156,748 mi+9,512 mi
  18. 09/11/2016153,807 mi-2,941 mi
  19. 13/11/2017157,252 mi+3,445 mi
  20. 06/02/2019159,890 mi+2,638 mi

Average of roughly 5,616 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

W289 LCL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 06:15
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Toyota Corolla (W289 LCL) between May 2006 and February 2019.

The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 06 February 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.

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