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R126 SNR

1998 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,108 mi
Last recorded108,108 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 SNR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 108,108 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 105,675 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 102,591 miles

Covers fitted on rear main brake pipes

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2017 102,591 miles

Covers fitted on rear main brake pipes

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 99,008 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 99,003 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened LEAKING (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 94,852 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 90,824 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 86,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 86,067 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 80,798 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2012 80,798 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 74,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre is slightly cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,269 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,153 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,655 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,370 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 43,094 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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R126 SNR is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R126 SNR, 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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R126 SNR is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R126 SNR safe to buy?

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