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R129 AWG

1998 Toyota Corolla

Bronze Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,779 mi
Last recorded103,779 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 AWG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 103,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 10 May 2012 96,444 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 89,244 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 83,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 83,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 77,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 72,751 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,488 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 69,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front number plate damaged

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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R129 AWG is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Bronze with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R129 AWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R129 AWG registered?

R129 AWG is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R129 AWG safe to buy?

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