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M447 NJV

1998 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

300,823 mi
Last recorded300,823 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM447 NJV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2009 300,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2009 300,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2008 294,281 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 293,676 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2007 282,939 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 282,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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M447 NJV is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M447 NJV, 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 M447 NJV registered?

M447 NJV is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is M447 NJV safe to buy?

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