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R131 KGU

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,438 mi
Last recorded107,438 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 KGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 107,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2018 74,869 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,676 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 78,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,924 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 76,924 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,330 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 73,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 71,330 miles

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2013 69,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 67,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2012 67,013 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,887 miles

nearside front outer c.v.gaiter has a slight seepage of grease

rear park brake has only just met the required park brake efficiency

service brake has only just met the required brake efficiency

Fail 8 Mar 2011 63,887 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front outer c.v.gaiter has a slight seepage of grease

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

your vehicle has only just met the reqired service brake efficiency.your braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Mar 2010 60,807 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,440 miles

Oil leak

cut in sidewall nearside rear tyre

slight seepage of grease around nearside front c.v.gaiter

wheel trim missing from offside rear road wheel

Fail 5 Mar 2009 57,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

cut in sidewall nearside rear tyre

slight seepage of grease around nearside front c.v.gaiter

wheel trim missing from offside rear road wheel

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,832 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2007 50,822 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,136 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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R131 KGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R131 KGU, 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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R131 KGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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