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R116 JGU

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,883 mi
Last recorded43,883 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 JGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 43,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 42,964 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 42,612 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 42,258 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 41,651 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 41,076 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded on Outside Face

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 40,663 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 40,663 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 40,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 39,472 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 39,472 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,019 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,550 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,142 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,770 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,251 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,548 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 JGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver 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 JGU, 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 JGU registered?

R116 JGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R116 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 JGU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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