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R129 PTY

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,623 mi
Last recorded114,623 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 PTY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 114,623 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank

Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,795 miles

Fuel lines badly corroded

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 101,779 miles

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

Fuel lines badly corroded

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 94,558 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Fail 23 Mar 2010 94,558 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 70,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 63,740 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 63,740 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 PTY is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

R129 PTY is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R129 PTY safe to buy?

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