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J44 AJT

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

179,062 mi
Last recorded179,062 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 AJT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 179,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 177,954 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 177,953 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rods nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2019 171,519 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 171,519 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 164,495 miles

Chassis and suspension components covered in under floor wax

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 164,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis and suspension components covered in under floor wax

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 153,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2016 149,132 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 149,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 142,050 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 136,022 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 136,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 133,204 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 133,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 128,330 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 123,080 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 123,077 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 118,534 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 112,775 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 112,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 103,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 90,880 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on outside edge

offside front tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 26 Sep 2007 90,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on outside edge

offside front tyre slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 7 Oct 2006 81,901 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 70,197 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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J44 AJT is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J44 AJT, 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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J44 AJT is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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