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R120 GFU

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,780 mi
Last recorded148,780 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 GFU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 148,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 148,780 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 142,939 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 142,938 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged filler neck / breather (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 135,758 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 135,758 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 131,265 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 131,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre low tread.(165/70/14T)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 123,313 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 123,313 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 113,871 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 113,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 105,651 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 105,651 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 98,684 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 98,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,348 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 76,351 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,956 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 64,866 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 56,753 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 GFU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GFU, 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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R120 GFU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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