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R120 PJH

1998 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,667 mi
Last recorded144,667 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 PJH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 144,667 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 108,814 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,261 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,061 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 94,055 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,345 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 89,345 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 83,706 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 83,706 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,330 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,917 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 67,963 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,770 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 58,315 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 PJH is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R120 PJH, 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 PJH registered?

R120 PJH is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R120 PJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 PJH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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