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MKZ 7161

1998 Toyota Corolla

Bronze Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,491 mi
Last recorded67,491 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 7161
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 67,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on underside components and inner sills

Pass 14 Sep 2024 67,468 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

SURFACE CORRSION ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 22 Jul 2023 67,454 miles

surface corrosion on underside componets

Pass 2 Apr 2022 67,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 67,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 67,428 miles

Both sills corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,427 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

n/s/and/o/s/inner and outer sill has general corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,532 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,137 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 60,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,586 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,402 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,718 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,568 miles

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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MKZ 7161 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Bronze with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKZ 7161, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MKZ 7161 registered?

MKZ 7161 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is MKZ 7161 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKZ 7161 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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