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PIL 4801

1998 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,210 mi
Last recorded137,210 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 4801
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 137,210 miles

both front brake back plates have some corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2012 137,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brake back plates have some corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2011 118,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front disc brakes slighty worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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PIL 4801 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PIL 4801, 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 PIL 4801 registered?

PIL 4801 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is PIL 4801 safe to buy?

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