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PIL 6459

1998 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,664 mi
Last recorded123,664 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 6459
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 123,664 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak on engine. ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 123,662 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak on engine. ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 117,564 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded but not leaking. Fuel pipes from tank corroded but not leaking.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 111,164 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 104,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 104,758 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 98,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 98,288 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,287 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 88,796 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 88,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 85,639 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 81,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 77,278 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 72,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,400 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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PIL 6459 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PIL 6459, 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 6459 registered?

PIL 6459 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is PIL 6459 safe to buy?

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