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R109 EFM

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,233 mi
Last recorded148,233 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 EFM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 148,233 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 148,233 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 129,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 129,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 121,863 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

the rear nearside fuel filling pipes are slightly rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 117,155 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

the nearside wiper blade has slight deterioration

Pass 28 Mar 2012 112,739 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 108,264 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 103,987 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 99,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,936 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 87,995 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 82,084 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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R109 EFM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R109 EFM, 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 R109 EFM registered?

R109 EFM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R109 EFM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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