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R125 EVM

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,932 mi
Last recorded83,932 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 EVM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 83,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 71,554 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,376 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,537 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 62,537 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,246 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,545 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 48,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 48,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 46,379 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 44,591 miles

NSF wiper rubber split

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

Small crack in front number plate

Pass 15 May 2012 42,999 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 41,407 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 39,793 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2009 37,652 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 35,754 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 33,477 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,288 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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R125 EVM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R125 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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R125 EVM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 July 1998.

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