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R117 OGN

1998 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,923 mi
Last recorded87,923 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 OGN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 87,923 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 87,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front rubber bump stops perished away

both rear rubber bump stops perished away

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,426 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front suspension strut rubber boots perished

both rear suspension strut rubber boots perished

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,011 miles

both rear tyres void of tread on edges and worn close to wearbands

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,565 miles

engine oil level low

rear tyres worn close to wear bands

Fail 14 Apr 2014 68,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine oil level low

rear tyres worn close to wear bands

Fail 9 Apr 2013 63,915 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,915 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wiperblades worn/split

Fail 12 Apr 2010 52,632 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,632 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 50,038 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,038 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,876 miles

childseat n/s rear

n/s frt tyre cut in tread

n/s rear tyre on 1.6mm on inneredge

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,017 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,927 miles

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

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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R117 OGN is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R117 OGN, 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 R117 OGN registered?

R117 OGN is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R117 OGN safe to buy?

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