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R134 TEW

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,249 mi
Last recorded60,249 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 TEW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 60,249 miles

CORROSHION ON ALL FLOORING & CHASSIS

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 60,246 miles

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

CORROSHION ON ALL FLOORING & CHASSIS

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 59,073 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,124 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 49,127 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 37,110 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 36,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 28,485 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 26,296 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft outer gaiter deterioated

oil leak

under body corroded front to rear and fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 25,986 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,031 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,647 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 20,913 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,838 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded in inner face

Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,007 miles

N/s/front cv boot slight leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,931 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

windsdreen washer bottle level low

Pass 1 Apr 2010 15,363 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

offside front tyre tread 4mm

rear number plate fading

rear wiper blade torn and not clearing

tyre sizes 165/70r14

Fail 1 Apr 2010 15,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front number plate deteriorating

offside front tyre tread 4mm

rear number plate fading

rear wiper blade torn and not clearing

tyre sizes 165/70r14

Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,263 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 9,129 miles

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

all four tyres cracked and deteriorating at tread base

nearside front tyre tread has cuts to tread

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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R134 TEW 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 87%.

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 R134 TEW, 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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R134 TEW is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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