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H3 CAO

1998 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,638 mi
Last recorded129,638 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 CAO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 129,638 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on both 3/4 areas

front reg plate deteriates slightly

rear brake fluctuation close to limit

Fail 9 Mar 2016 129,638 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on both 3/4 areas

front reg plate deteriates slightly

rear brake fluctuation close to limit

Pass 20 Mar 2015 122,436 miles

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

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

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

repair to os outer sill

slight corrosion to rear chassis sub frame and suspension

slight corrosion to rear inner lower sills

Fail 14 Mar 2015 122,436 miles

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

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

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

rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

repair to os outer sill

slight corrosion to rear chassis sub frame and suspension

slight corrosion to rear inner lower sills

Pass 14 Mar 2014 116,359 miles

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

child seat fitted to n/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belts

o/s/r outter sill has had weld repair

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 110,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 110,663 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,044 miles

Battery insecure

Surface corrosion on O/S/R Inner and Outer sill members

Surface corrosion on underside

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 100,390 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,543 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 90,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 86,483 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

water expansion tank empty

Fail 17 Mar 2008 86,483 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

water expansion tank empty

Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,281 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,470 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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H3 CAO is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H3 CAO, 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 H3 CAO registered?

H3 CAO is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H3 CAO safe to buy?

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