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R118 FUG

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,742 mi
Last recorded126,742 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 FUG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 126,742 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 126,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 121,887 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 117,325 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 111,057 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 103,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 103,686 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,531 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 97,531 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 92,215 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 86,065 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 78,932 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 71,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 64,225 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 64,225 miles

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

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

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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R118 FUG is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R118 FUG, 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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R118 FUG is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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