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PIL 8863

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,543 mi
Last recorded105,543 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 8863
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,543 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four shock absorber protective shrouds incomplete and insecure

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

power steering rack damp

some corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 8 Jul 2010 92,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four shock absorber protective shrouds incomplete

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front brake discs wearing slightly

fuel filler pipe corroding

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

rear wiper blade rubber missing

some corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

some minor upper bodywork damage

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 8 Jul 2010 92,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four shock absorber protective shrouds incomplete

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front brake discs wearing slightly

fuel filler pipe corroding

general corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

rear wiper blade rubber missing

some corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

some minor upper bodywork damage

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 16 Jul 2008 76,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f suspension spring corroded

oil leak

rear sub frame and suspension conponents corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 76,095 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

fuel filler neck heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f suspension spring corroded

oil leak

rear sub frame and suspension conponents corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,278 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion over the rear of the vehicle underside

general minor areas of damage over the vehicle bodywork, scratches, dents, ETC

nearside front bumper corner cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2007 68,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion over the rear of the vehicle underside

general minor areas of damage over the vehicle bodywork, scratches, dents, ETC

nearside front bumper corner cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2006 57,102 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 57,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bodywork damage to; nearside front bumper corner, nearside rear bumper corner and offside front wing

general corrosion on and around rear suspension and chassis box sections

nail in nearside front tyre tread

nearside front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

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 8863 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 8863, 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 8863 registered?

PIL 8863 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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