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R108 AKU

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,136 mi
Last recorded96,136 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 AKU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 96,136 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under of vehicle corrosion various

Fail 8 Oct 2025 96,134 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 28 Sep 2024 86,246 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,715 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 76,291 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 76,256 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 71,150 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,001 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 63,992 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 57,249 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 57,247 miles

Front Steering locking device missing both sides track rod end to hub castle nut fasteners, no split pin fitted (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded too cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 47,858 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

minor surface corrosion to under body

n/s inner cv gator has small split

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2018 47,855 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

minor surface corrosion to under body

n/s inner cv gator has small split

o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also carrying nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 30,751 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 26,748 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,808 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,970 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,667 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,783 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 17,627 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 15,796 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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R108 AKU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R108 AKU, 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 R108 AKU registered?

R108 AKU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R108 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 AKU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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