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R123 GFU

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,462 mi
Last recorded98,462 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 GFU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 98,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 95,855 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 95,851 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 88,176 miles

hand brake has very little reserve travel recomend brake service.

suspect new exhaust may be incorrect fitment?

Pass 29 May 2009 77,419 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 77,419 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 67,940 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,771 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 52,352 miles

heat shield insecure on exhaust manifold

Fail 27 May 2006 52,352 miles

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

heat shield insecure on exhaust manifold

Pass 27 May 2005 45,826 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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R123 GFU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R123 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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What year was R123 GFU registered?

R123 GFU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R123 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 GFU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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