1999 Toyota Corolla · 5,783 MOT tests
1999 Toyota Corolla reliability
1999 Toyota Corollas fail 40% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 16 Corolla years (5,783 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Corollas: 32.2%)
- 40%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Corollas: 32.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 95,786
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,783
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- 2000 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.6% of tests fail here (96% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 Toyota Corolla
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.5%
- Brakes14.1%
- Suspension12.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.6%
- Body, chassis and structure7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Tyres7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.82%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.63%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 2.8%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 2.71%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.71%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.47%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.4%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (9.2%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.03%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.25%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.88%)
Other years
Every Toyota Corolla year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 Toyota Corolla reliable?
1999 Toyota Corollas fail 40% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 16 Corolla years (5,783 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 Toyota Corolla MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.82% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.63% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 Toyota Corolla have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 Toyota Corolla shows 95,786 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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