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M743 LNL

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,899 mi
Last recorded168,899 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM743 LNL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 168,899 miles

body damage.

brake fluid level low.

corrsion to fuel tank/filler neck.

front brake pads wearing low.

heavy corrsion suspension units.

heavy corrsion to coil springs.

heavy underbody corrsion.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

o/s outer c/v gaiter poor condition.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 168,892 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

body damage.

brake fluid level low.

corrsion to fuel tank/filler neck.

front brake pads wearing low.

heavy corrsion suspension units.

heavy corrsion to coil springs.

heavy underbody corrsion.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

o/s outer c/v gaiter poor condition.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 162,990 miles

quite a bit of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2008 158,313 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 158,240 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust heatshield rattles at front

nearside front sidelight dim

Pass 13 Apr 2007 153,320 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 153,316 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 148,348 miles

front tyres getting low. † †front wiper blades starting to split. † †advise front brake clean

Fail 12 Apr 2006 148,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres getting low. † †front wiper blades starting to split. † †advise front brake clean

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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M743 LNL is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M743 LNL, 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 M743 LNL registered?

M743 LNL is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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