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GDZ 311

1998 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,810 mi
Last recorded126,810 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDZ 311
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 126,810 miles

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

body damage

o/s/r hub cap missing

Fail 19 Sep 2012 126,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

body damage

o/s/r hub cap missing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 121,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body damage

front no plate cracked

n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres slightly perished

small chips on windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2011 121,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body damage

front no plate cracked

n/s/f inner wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres slightly perished

small chips on windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2010 115,230 miles

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

front no plate cracked

no plate lamp cover adrift

o/s/r hub cap missing

Fail 16 Sep 2010 115,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

front no plate cracked

no plate lamp cover adrift

o/s/r hub cap missing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 109,801 miles

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

front no plate cracked

o/s/r hub cap missing

Fail 18 Sep 2009 109,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front no plate cracked

o/s/r hub cap missing

Pass 18 Sep 2008 103,215 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 103,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 95,082 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 95,082 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2006 86,653 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 86,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GDZ 311 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GDZ 311, 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 GDZ 311 registered?

GDZ 311 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is GDZ 311 safe to buy?

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