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R123 XKU

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,186 mi
Last recorded140,186 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 XKU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2011 140,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 130,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 121,230 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 114,175 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 107,324 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 103,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 96,381 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XKU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

R123 XKU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R123 XKU safe to buy?

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