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F557 OVU

1998 Toyota Corona

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,776 mi
Last recorded90,776 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF557 OVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorona
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 90,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 90,776 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 85,586 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 79,638 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Toyota Corona?

Based on 721 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,888
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
fog lamp not working 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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F557 OVU is a 1998 Toyota Corona in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Toyota Corona fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F557 OVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Corona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F557 OVU registered?

F557 OVU is a 1998 Toyota Corona, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is F557 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F557 OVU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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