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E254 AKU

1998 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,927 mi
Last recorded202,927 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE254 AKU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2006 202,927 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear suspension bushes perished and split

Fail 20 Oct 2006 202,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 201,227 miles

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2005 201,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall, not exposing cords

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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E254 AKU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E254 AKU, 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 E254 AKU registered?

E254 AKU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is E254 AKU safe to buy?

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