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R116 AFC

1998 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,496 mi
Last recorded60,496 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 AFC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,496 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 60,466 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,945 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 55,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 52,587 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,779 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 5 Feb 2016 50,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 7 Feb 2015 47,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

exhaust rusty

o/s/f tyre inner tread wearing thin

o/s/r tyre valve stem slightly damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2014 42,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,090 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 38,329 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,966 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,663 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,397 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,725 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 24,571 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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R116 AFC is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R116 AFC, 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 R116 AFC registered?

R116 AFC is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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