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J654 SDH

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,727 mi
Last recorded96,727 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ654 SDH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 96,727 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

FRONT BRAKE BALLANCE ACTUAL 25% LIMIT 25%

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 15 Jul 2008 96,724 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 92,312 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 87,726 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 87,726 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.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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J654 SDH is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J654 SDH, 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 J654 SDH registered?

J654 SDH is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is J654 SDH safe to buy?

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