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R132 PKS

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,783 mi
Last recorded101,783 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 101,783 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp

Pass 17 May 2018 101,012 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 101,012 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,446 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 100,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust pasted up

Pass 21 Mar 2016 97,310 miles

bootlid damaged

corrosion on vehicle floor,sills,chassis

fuel filler pipes and tank corroded

offside front brake/roadwheel slightly tight on rotation but ok on rolling road test

oil leak

p.a.s pipe corroded

vehicle misfiring

Fail 15 Mar 2016 97,250 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

bootlid damaged

corrosion on vehicle floor,sills,chassis

fuel filler pipes and tank corroded

offside front brake/roadwheel slightly tight on rotation but ok on rolling road test

oil leak

p.a.s pipe corroded

vehicle misfiring

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,751 miles

Oil leak

front & rear suspension corroded

front subframe corroded

o/s/f brake grabbing

Fail 9 Mar 2015 92,751 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front & rear suspension corroded

front subframe corroded

n/s & o/s inner sills slightly corroded

o/s/f brake grabbing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 86,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,523 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Corroded & Insecure

Fuel Filler Neck Corroded

Fuel Tank Corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 82,368 miles

Fuel Tank & Filler Neck Corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,219 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 82,217 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 77,543 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 77,543 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 72,431 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2009 72,402 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 66,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 9 May 2008 66,442 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 7 May 2007 60,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres scrubbed on inside edges

Pass 2 May 2006 49,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R132 PKS is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PKS, 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 PKS is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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