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R11 RJR

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,498 mi
Last recorded100,498 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 RJR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 100,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak THERMOSTAT HOUSING ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AROUND MIDDLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

VARIOUS PARTS UNDERNEATH HAVE CORROSION

Fail 8 Dec 2025 100,496 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak THERMOSTAT HOUSING ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AROUND MIDDLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

VARIOUS PARTS UNDERNEATH HAVE CORROSION

Pass 11 Dec 2024 99,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various components and panels under car corroding, but not holed

Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 97,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,605 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 95,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 94,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on body and suspension

Fail 27 Nov 2020 94,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on body and suspension

Pass 15 Nov 2019 93,574 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded petrol tank filler neck & breather pipes corroded ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 93,574 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded petrol tank filler neck & breather pipes corroded ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 91,883 miles

various under panels beginning to corrode

Fail 24 Aug 2018 91,881 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

various under panels beginning to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,332 miles

slight corrosion to various underpanels

Fail 24 Aug 2017 89,332 miles

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

slight corrosion to various underpanels

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,744 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,710 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,716 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,865 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,560 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 46,560 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,461 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,692 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,413 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 38,247 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 35,669 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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R11 RJR is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R11 RJR, 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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R11 RJR is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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