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R129 EFM

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,625 mi
Last recorded89,625 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 EFM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,625 miles

engine management lamp displayed

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished/splitting

Fail 9 Mar 2015 89,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp displayed

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished/splitting

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,635 miles

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

back seat full

boot not checked full

underbody rusted rear suspension rusted

Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

back seat full

boot not checked full

underbody rusted rear suspension rusted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,503 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 77,503 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,570 miles

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

no oil in engine 2,5lt

Fail 30 Sep 2011 74,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no oil in engine 2,5lt

Pass 1 Oct 2010 71,313 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 71,313 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,946 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

n/s/r tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,318 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 54,515 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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R129 EFM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R129 EFM, 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 R129 EFM registered?

R129 EFM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R129 EFM safe to buy?

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