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R130 SFR

1998 Toyota Corolla

Bronze Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,065 mi
Last recorded111,065 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 SFR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 111,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 111,063 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported chicken wire and cable ties not holding exhaust in place, and front silencer about to snap off. (7.1.1)

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

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 103,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner edge scrubbed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2016 103,087 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle upto 54% on application, 42% on release (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner edge scrubbed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 99,846 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 99,845 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 97,626 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 8 May 2014 97,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 9 May 2013 95,046 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front suspension corroded

rear suspenion corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 95,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front suspension corroded

rear suspenion corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 91,162 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded(rear near tank)

Pass 25 May 2011 87,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 82,384 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 82,384 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,409 miles

COMMENT CORROSION ON FUEL PIPES

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 72,703 miles

Comment corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Comment near side front head light beam slightly low.

Comment slight oil leak from near side front strut.

Pass 21 May 2007 64,553 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 64,403 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front tyre has been run flat

o/s rear tyre is starting to crack in tread

Fail 14 May 2007 64,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside 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 SFR is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Bronze with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SFR, 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 SFR is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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