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R132 FDM

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,892 mi
Last recorded108,892 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 FDM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 108,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

wiper marks on screen

Pass 23 Jun 2021 105,096 miles

wiper marks on screen

Pass 31 Jul 2020 103,989 miles

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2019 98,797 miles

wiper marks in screen

Fail 9 Jul 2019

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

wiper marks in screen

Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,439 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 92,439 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,539 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,017 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,557 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,806 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,806 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front discs worn, pitted and scored and in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,173 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 68,102 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,382 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,662 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 60,662 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,022 miles

rear nearside tyre cracked and perished

Fail 29 Jul 2010 60,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear nearside tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,099 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 58,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,096 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 56,784 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 56,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise slight abrasions to window screen

Pass 18 Jul 2006 55,105 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 52,500 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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R132 FDM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R132 FDM, 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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What year was R132 FDM registered?

R132 FDM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R132 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 FDM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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