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AKZ 4224

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,907 mi
Last recorded60,907 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4224
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 60,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

under vehicle components general corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2019 60,907 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2018 59,161 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 59,161 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 57,338 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 56,005 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,415 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 54,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,027 miles

Inner Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

under components corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2014 52,027 miles

Inner Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

under components corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,750 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 49,750 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 45,724 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 45,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR WIPER BLADE WEAR

Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,805 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 41,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,943 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 37,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,027 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 34,027 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,088 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 28,088 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,344 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 21,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,718 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 17,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AKZ 4224 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 83,004 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 AKZ 4224, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AKZ 4224 registered?

AKZ 4224 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AKZ 4224 safe to buy?

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