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LFK 398

1998 Toyota Corolla

Bronze Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,243 mi
Last recorded90,243 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFK 398
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 90,243 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 86,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 84,377 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear minor leak of exhaust gasses

Fail 22 May 2019 84,377 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear minor leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 24 May 2018 82,588 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor slightly cracking

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor slightly cracking

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 81,079 miles

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 23 May 2017 81,079 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 26 May 2016 78,649 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and close to wear bars

front and rear suspension slight corrosion

Pass 22 May 2015 76,247 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 76,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 May 2014 71,873 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 71,873 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 68,263 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)

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

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 65,115 miles

both front tyres 2mm and wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2011 61,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,622 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 37,474 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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LFK 398 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Bronze with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LFK 398, 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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LFK 398 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is LFK 398 safe to buy?

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