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M591 DBY

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,957 mi
Last recorded136,957 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM591 DBY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 136,957 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2009 136,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 121,907 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 108,076 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 108,076 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 92,082 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 92,071 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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M591 DBY is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M591 DBY, 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 M591 DBY registered?

M591 DBY is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is M591 DBY safe to buy?

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