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R123 PAC

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

111,271 mi
Last recorded111,271 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 PAC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 111,271 miles

ALL shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated

ALL shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON EDGES + 3mm + CRACKING. CORDS NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + MRF 2019 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect REAR (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + MRF 2017 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at various places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil HAS LAEK. NOT EXCESSIVELY SO at time inspection (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill areas: both ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS INNER WING AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2025 106,722 miles

ALL shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity dim (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil has leak but not considered excessive at time of inspection (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light cluster has condensation

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ns and os 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS and OS trailing arm bushes: forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NS AND OS 3mm + wearing on edges. MRF 2019 and 2017 (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2024 101,236 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop: NS (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

shock absorbers dust boots / covers deteriorated: all front and rear

Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,043 miles

rear springs corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2023 95,041 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear springs corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2022 87,694 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,268 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2021 80,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2020 75,752 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 75,752 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 68,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 61,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,469 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,907 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,729 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,468 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,155 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 47,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 4,535 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,580 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,592 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,103 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,729 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,053 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 PAC is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PAC, 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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R123 PAC is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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