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L962 LTF

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

205,505 mi
Last recorded205,505 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 LTF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 205,505 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very minor bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 202,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 201,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minior leak at back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 197,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 197,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 191,992 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 188,282 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 182,234 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 182,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2015 175,358 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 168,921 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 168,921 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 163,029 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 155,408 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 155,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 150,352 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 142,759 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 136,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 128,973 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 120,062 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 112,316 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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L962 LTF is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L962 LTF, 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 L962 LTF registered?

L962 LTF is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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