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R130 AOP

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,817 mi
Last recorded168,817 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 AOP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 168,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sump corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 168,816 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sump corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 159,932 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 159,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

hose clamp loose on main inlet pipe on fuel tank

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inside egde

Pass 12 Apr 2010 149,585 miles

Corrosion to rear metal fuel lines.

Front number plate discoloured.

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 139,774 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 139,774 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r tyre tread worn low on inner and outer edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 130,898 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

brake fluid level low

engine oil leaks

front brake pads wearing low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

screw in n/s/r tyre . nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2008 130,898 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

brake fluid level low

engine oil leaks

front brake pads wearing low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

screw in n/s/r tyre . nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2007 121,546 miles

Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Apr 2006 122,242 miles

Offside Front 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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R130 AOP is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R130 AOP, 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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R130 AOP is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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