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R109 KGU

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

65,589 mi
Last recorded65,589 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 KGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 65,589 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 64,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 64,125 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,865 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,889 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 60,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,252 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,764 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,507 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,029 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,727 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,002 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,088 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,906 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 47,906 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,831 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,156 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 45,156 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 43,123 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,123 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,662 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 37,562 miles

rear w/blade deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2007 37,562 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear w/blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2006 33,947 miles

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

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 KGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KGU, 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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R109 KGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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