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E266 UAV

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

124,625 mi
Last recorded124,625 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE266 UAV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2008 124,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake pads appear worn (poor veiw through wheel)

fuel breather pipes corroded at filler neck

us spec headlamp fitted to nearside (different beam image to offdside)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 120,506 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cannot see front brake pads to test

centre to rear exhaust system in stages of corrosion

front to rear metal fuel pipes in stages of corrosion

o/s/r inner quarter panel/wheel arch damaged

slight free play in steering rack

underside of vehicle in stages of corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2007 120,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler pipes are corroded.

Nearside rear light unit is full of water.

Offside rear inner wing/inner wheel arch has been damaged and pushed back.

Rear silencer is corroded and at joint to middle section.

Slight play in steering outer track rod ends.

Underside of vehicle is starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 115,553 miles

original vt32 still applies

Fail 16 Feb 2006 115,498 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cannot see front brake pads to test

slight free play in steering rack

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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E266 UAV is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E266 UAV, 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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E266 UAV is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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