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PIL 8290

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Other 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,046 mi
Last recorded216,046 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 8290
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 216,046 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 215,498 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 207,810 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 190,740 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 182,948 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 8290 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,300cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8290, 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 PIL 8290 registered?

PIL 8290 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is PIL 8290 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 8290 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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