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R109 PTY

1998 Toyota Corolla

Purple Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,992 mi
Last recorded110,992 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 PTY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 110,992 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 103,650 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jul 2009 97,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2009 97,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 91,002 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 83,859 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 83,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 75,525 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 PTY is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Purple with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

R109 PTY is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R109 PTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 PTY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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