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R135 XBC

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,017 mi
Last recorded107,017 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 XBC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,799 miles

Air freshener hanging from rear view mirror & `nodding cat` on dash top both encroaching into windscreen swept area by over 40mm but not causing a serious obstruction to view at time of test

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside front bumper damaged but does not have a sharp edge exposed at time of test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust rattles when tapped by hand (baffles deteriorated)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 103,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air freshener hanging from rear view mirror & `nodding cat` on dash top both encroaching into windscreen swept area by over 40mm but not causing a serious obstruction to view at time of test

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside front bumper damaged but does not have a sharp edge exposed at time of test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust rattles when tapped by hand (baffles deteriorated)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Nov 2012 93,879 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,603 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight exhaust blow at rear

Fail 12 Nov 2011 88,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,239 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 79,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,091 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 71,091 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,071 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

oil leak

tyre size = 165/70R14

Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,427 miles

baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

exhaust system corroded/poor condition/poor fitting

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

slight leak centre exhaust joints

Pass 5 Oct 2006 63,609 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

manifold heatshield loose and rattling

Fail 26 Sep 2006 63,506 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

advise wheel alignment check

manifold heatshield loose and rattling

Pass 3 Oct 2005 61,303 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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R135 XBC is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R135 XBC, 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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R135 XBC is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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