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CLZ 3974

1998 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,960 mi
Last recorded134,960 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 3974
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 134,960 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 134,655 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 124,371 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 115,907 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,449 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 105,176 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 105,158 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 101,928 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,492 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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CLZ 3974 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CLZ 3974, 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 CLZ 3974 registered?

CLZ 3974 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is CLZ 3974 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLZ 3974 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CLZ 3974 have outstanding finance?

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