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J355 GGP

1998 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,607 mi
Last recorded167,607 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ355 GGP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 167,607 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)

Pass 21 May 2016 164,790 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 158,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 152,809 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 152,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 147,634 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 147,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 141,889 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 141,889 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 135,487 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 130,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 123,905 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 116,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 110,560 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 104,051 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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J355 GGP is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J355 GGP, 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 J355 GGP registered?

J355 GGP is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is J355 GGP safe to buy?

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