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C26 JDH

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,682 mi
Last recorded48,682 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 JDH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 48,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 47,048 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 46,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake surfaces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2024 46,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake surfaces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2023 46,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2023 46,026 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 45,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake surfaces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 45,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear braking surfaces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Jun 2019 44,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake surfaces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2018 44,382 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view broken glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake surfaces rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,811 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear surfaces rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 4,310 miles

N/S door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,666 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,702 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 40,646 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,205 miles

advise all four tyres perished and worn down to 3mm

Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,194 miles

advise tyres low on tread and perished

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,755 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,689 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,917 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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C26 JDH is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C26 JDH, 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

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What year was C26 JDH registered?

C26 JDH is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C26 JDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 JDH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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