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R101 SSP

1998 Toyota Corolla

Bronze Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,346 mi
Last recorded79,346 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 SSP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2007 79,346 miles

engine noise(rattling from engine)

offside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

various oil leaks fromengine area

Fail 24 Mar 2006 70,564 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

dent in o/s/f wing

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 24 Mar 2006 70,564 miles

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

dent in o/s/f wing

n/s/f wheel trim missing

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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R101 SSP is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Bronze with a 1,332cc petrol 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 R101 SSP, 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 R101 SSP registered?

R101 SSP is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R101 SSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 SSP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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