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M916 DBY

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

162,964 mi
Last recorded162,964 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM916 DBY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 162,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2011 156,620 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 156,620 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 136,688 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 136,688 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 May 2009 131,883 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 131,883 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 128,182 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

n/s and o/s inner cv joint gaiters insecure.

o/s/f indicator lens cracked/ broken.

Fail 18 Mar 2008 128,182 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

n/s and o/s inner cv joint gaiters insecure.

o/s/f indicator lens cracked/ broken.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 124,846 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 124,839 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 120,825 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both drive-shafts feel loose at diff

n earside headlamp mounting broken but headlamp still secure

Pass 2 Dec 2005 120,825 miles

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

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

both drive-shafts feel loose at diff

n earside headlamp mounting broken but headlamp still secure

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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M916 DBY is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M916 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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M916 DBY is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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