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R121 EVM

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,232 mi
Last recorded196,232 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 EVM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 196,232 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 196,232 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 186,093 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Both shock absorbers particularly seized but still function as intended

Rear Fuel lines corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 186,093 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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 Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Both shock absorbers particularly seized but still function as intended

Rear Fuel lines corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 174,007 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 174,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 166,948 miles

os head light holed

rear number plate cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2013 166,894 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

os head light holed

rear number plate cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2012 157,328 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2012 157,326 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

rear number plate cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2011 146,878 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 146,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 136,194 miles

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

ns wiper blade split

os head light holed

rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2009 121,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to front and rear number plates

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2009 121,936 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid level starting to get low

brake warning lamp on dash staying on

slight damage to front and rear number plates

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2008 104,067 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 91,427 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 77,903 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 77,903 miles

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

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

handbrake slightly long travel

Pass 8 Dec 2005 66,830 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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R121 EVM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R121 EVM, 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 R121 EVM registered?

R121 EVM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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