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C4 TOK

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,294 mi
Last recorded95,294 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 TOK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 95,294 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 95,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking

Oil leak

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 90,852 miles

oil leak at cooler pipes

repair to centre section of exhaust

Pass 27 May 2014 86,399 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly split

oil leaking from oil cooler pipes

Fail 20 May 2014 86,399 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s wiper blade slightly split

oil leaking from oil cooler pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,938 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,543 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 53,345 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

alternater belt squeals everytime cooling fan comes on

Fail 28 Jul 2010 49,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

alternater belt squeals everytime cooling fan comes on

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight deteriation on both registration plates

Fail 22 Jul 2009 45,371 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake noisey on test

slight deteriation on both registration plates

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,778 miles

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

both rear cylinder brake pipes corroding

handbrake near to end of travel when applied

o/s headlight slight damage

Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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C4 TOK is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C4 TOK, 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 C4 TOK registered?

C4 TOK is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is C4 TOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 TOK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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