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L20 WPK

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,047 mi
Last recorded92,047 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 WPK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 92,047 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease from base of rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 15 years old

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe protruding from bumper

towel taped over battery

Fail 4 Feb 2019 92,045 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease from base of rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 15 years old

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe protruding from bumper

towel taped over battery

Pass 5 Feb 2018 89,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,418 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,641 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,706 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,947 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 74,947 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,306 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 67,753 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,964 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,163 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,947 miles

front n/plate cracked

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

rear bumper damaged

slight corrosion on exhaust

small chips in screen

Fail 28 Jan 2009 55,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front n/plate cracked

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

rear bumper damaged

slight corrosion on exhaust

small chips in screen

Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,397 miles

n/s/r wheel centre cap missing

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight drag on n/s/f brake

small chips in screen

wheels and body scratched

Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,717 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked

front number plate cracked

hand brake lever feels insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2007 43,717 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear tyres heavily cracked

front number plate cracked

hand brake lever feels insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,918 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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L20 WPK is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L20 WPK, 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 L20 WPK registered?

L20 WPK is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L20 WPK safe to buy?

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