MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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.
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.
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)
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
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?
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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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