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R104 AOP

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,041 mi
Last recorded179,041 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 AOP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 179,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust, has a slight blow - passed emmissions

Pass 7 Jun 2017 152,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 125,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn - outer

Offside Front tyre worn outer

Fail 20 Jun 2016 125,816 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn - outer

Offside Front tyre worn outer

Pass 4 Jun 2015 102,013 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 79,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 75,419 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 75,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 72,642 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 69,503 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 69,503 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 65,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,609 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 62,456 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 56,708 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 56,708 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 53,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 53,644 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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R104 AOP is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R104 AOP, 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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R104 AOP is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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