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P837 DUD

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,995 mi
Last recorded129,995 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 DUD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 129,995 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 126,268 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 126,268 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 120,875 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 117,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 114,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 109,273 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 104,796 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 97,942 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 97,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 97,648 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 96,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 94,700 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 92,761 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 89,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 85,234 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,617 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 78,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 78,538 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 74,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to see condition of brake pads

Fail 30 May 2008 74,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 16 May 2007 70,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 64,360 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 64,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P837 DUD is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P837 DUD, 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 P837 DUD registered?

P837 DUD is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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