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R120 FNH

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

74,737 mi
Last recorded74,737 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 FNH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 74,737 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 30 Jun 2026 74,735 miles

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

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

General corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 25 Jan 2024 73,048 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,783 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,013 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 70,092 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 70,091 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer & inner (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,494 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sil. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sil. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 69,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sil. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sil. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,074 miles

Offside Front driveshaft corroded but not weakened.

Offside Rear inner sil has slight corrosion.

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,322 miles

Offside Front driveshaft corroded but not weakened.

Fail 17 Jan 2018 68,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front driveshaft corroded but not weakened.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 66,950 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 66,950 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,830 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,492 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,150 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,741 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,744 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,458 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 58,094 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 56,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,885 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 54,190 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 54,190 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,786 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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R120 FNH is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc 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 R120 FNH, 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 R120 FNH registered?

R120 FNH is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R120 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 FNH shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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