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M698 SGW

1999 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,222 mi
Last recorded193,222 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Toyota Corolla78,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 SGW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 193,222 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 193,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 178,899 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2012 152,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 152,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 149,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 142,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 142,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 137,830 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

petrol cap broken top

Fail 14 Jan 2009 137,830 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

petrol cap broken top

Pass 5 Jan 2008 129,317 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2007 121,688 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 112,348 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 112,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M698 SGW is a 1999 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 78,010 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 M698 SGW, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M698 SGW is a 1999 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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