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C8 RAM

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,000 mi
Last recorded122,000 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 RAM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 122,000 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 122,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 115,593 miles

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 6 Mar 2006 97,262 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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C8 RAM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C8 RAM, 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 C8 RAM registered?

C8 RAM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is C8 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 RAM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C8 RAM have outstanding finance?

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