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M198 RJA

1995 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,741 mi
Last recorded92,741 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota Corolla90,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 RJA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,741 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 92,741 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,508 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightley

Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,771 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Mar 2014 79,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

grill loos

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Mar 2013 664,174 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brakes slightly binding

o/s wiper torn, but clearing zone a

Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brakes slightly binding

o/s wiper torn, but clearing zone a

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,988 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,483 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 52,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,200 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 49,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,707 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 47,707 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,582 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 46,582 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,901 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006

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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M198 RJA is a 1995 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 90,086 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 M198 RJA, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M198 RJA is a 1995 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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