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L738 PWU

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,664 mi
Last recorded203,664 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 PWU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 203,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 198,893 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 198,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2007 191,540 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 191,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 179,861 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 179,861 miles

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

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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L738 PWU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L738 PWU, 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 L738 PWU registered?

L738 PWU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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