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J44 YJG

1998 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,252 mi
Last recorded61,252 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 YJG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2022 61,252 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 58,077 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,835 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,250 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,792 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,324 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,997 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,194 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,274 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,359 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,150 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,791 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 45,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,499 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,298 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brakes almost recording a severe judder.

Pass 4 Oct 2005 32,960 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 YJG is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J44 YJG, 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 J44 YJG registered?

J44 YJG is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is J44 YJG safe to buy?

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