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R116 ERW

1998 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

118,510 mi
Last recorded118,510 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 ERW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 118,510 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 118,504 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine misfiring

Pass 8 Jul 2020 116,577 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 114,715 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 114,692 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine misfiring

Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,480 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 112,480 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 110,452 miles

coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 110,449 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 108,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r Light Cluster Lense Damaged

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Rear Bush es (2.4.G.2)

O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 108,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r Light Cluster Lense Damaged

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Rear Bush es (2.4.G.2)

O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edges

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 105,859 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 105,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 103,689 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 103,689 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 101,173 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 101,153 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight leak at centre exhaust silencer

Fail 26 Jun 2012 98,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight leak at centre exhaust silencer

Pass 7 Jun 2011 95,676 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 93,223 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 93,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 81,022 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 81,020 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 75,753 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 ERW is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ERW, 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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R116 ERW is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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