MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,438 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leak
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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear 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 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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Oil leak
both rear tyres deteriorated
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?
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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.
Is R131 KGU safe to buy?
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