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R132 KGU

1998 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,053 mi
Last recorded129,053 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 KGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 129,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 126,382 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 125,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 122,896 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,243 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 120,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 116,383 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 112,322 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 110,158 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 110,158 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 106,821 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 100,444 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 100,444 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,741 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,113 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 62,086 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,086 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 48,451 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 48,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2006 40,373 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 KGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 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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R132 KGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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