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R128 JAF

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,705 mi
Last recorded108,705 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 JAF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 108,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,990 miles

Rear 2x springs corroded

Rear suspension arms bushes worn

engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front c.v boot slightly perished

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 103,990 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front c.v boot slightly perished

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

Rear 2x springs corroded

Rear suspension arms bushes worn

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2017 100,575 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 100,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 93,072 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 93,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 86,241 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 81,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,164 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

underbody is using corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear nearside tyre starting to split

Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,826 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 72,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,923 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,650 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 65,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,818 miles

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

advise front no plate condition

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 51,498 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 44,116 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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R128 JAF is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R128 JAF, 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 R128 JAF registered?

R128 JAF is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R128 JAF safe to buy?

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