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L149 SUG

1999 Toyota Corolla

White Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

226,126 mi
Last recorded226,126 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Toyota Corolla78,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 SUG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 226,126 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2008 226,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2007 203,987 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 203,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 194,661 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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L149 SUG is a 1999 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 78,010 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 L149 SUG, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L149 SUG registered?

L149 SUG is a 1999 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is L149 SUG safe to buy?

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