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K4 PBS

1998 Toyota Corolla

Bronze Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,502 mi
Last recorded94,502 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 PBS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise offside front tyre wearind on inner edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,684 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 90,684 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 83,961 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 79,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 79,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Sep 2010 75,290 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc's worn

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,621 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,808 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 60,042 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,506 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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K4 PBS is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Bronze with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K4 PBS, 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 K4 PBS registered?

K4 PBS is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is K4 PBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 PBS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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