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DLZ 4129

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,163 mi
Last recorded151,163 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 4129
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 151,163 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 114,504 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 114,504 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 141,240 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2013 141,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

battery insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2012 139,228 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 136,936 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 132,600 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 125,715 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 125,715 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 104,686 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 104,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 90,796 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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DLZ 4129 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DLZ 4129, 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 DLZ 4129 registered?

DLZ 4129 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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