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R123 UBV

1998 Toyota Corolla

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,800 mi
Last recorded148,800 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 UBV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 148,800 miles

Emissions were failing ( CO 0.50 lambda 1.060 )

front No. plate slight damage

nearside headlamp slight damage

oil leak engine area

Fail 8 Dec 2009 148,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Emissions were failing ( CO 0.50 lambda 1.060 )

front No. plate slight damage

nearside headlamp slight damage

Pass 22 Oct 2008 141,492 miles

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

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2008 141,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

unable to check for play in any other steering joints due to steering rack andbottom ball joints

Pass 3 Dec 2007 116,098 miles

parking brake leaver on last reserve off travell

Fail 3 Dec 2007 116,096 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

parking brake leaver on last reserve off travell

Pass 4 Dec 2006 78,475 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 71,009 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 71,009 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 56,895 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 UBV is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R123 UBV, 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 UBV is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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