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M167 TBU

1998 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,068 mi
Last recorded79,068 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM167 TBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 79,068 miles

Crack on NSR brake light cluster

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 69,688 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 63,505 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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M167 TBU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M167 TBU, 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 M167 TBU registered?

M167 TBU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is M167 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M167 TBU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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