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R114 VLA

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,704 mi
Last recorded148,704 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 VLA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 148,704 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 148,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 147,736 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 147,206 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 146,542 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 141,115 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 133,496 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 128,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 113,971 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 113,942 miles

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

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

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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R114 VLA is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R114 VLA, 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 R114 VLA registered?

R114 VLA is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R114 VLA safe to buy?

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