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C9 JGR

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,836 mi
Last recorded34,836 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 JGR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 34,836 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 26,214 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 18,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 18,173 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 17,555 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 16,625 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 16,252 miles

tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2019 16,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 16,020 miles

tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 15,912 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,652 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 15,652 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 15,007 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 14,651 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,651 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,230 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,634 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,989 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 12,989 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,256 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,961 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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C9 JGR is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C9 JGR, 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 C9 JGR registered?

C9 JGR is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is C9 JGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 JGR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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