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AS 1635

1998 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

75,034 mi
Last recorded75,034 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS 1635
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 75,034 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 73,367 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 71,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe rusted and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,788 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,728 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,487 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 63,290 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,095 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,670 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,871 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,241 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,330 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,960 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 48,960 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,112 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 45,267 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,014 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,247 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,910 miles

Front number plate peeling and stained

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,394 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 33,339 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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AS 1635 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 AS 1635, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AS 1635?

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What year was AS 1635 registered?

AS 1635 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is AS 1635 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS 1635 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AS 1635 have outstanding finance?

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