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R136 AKU

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,365 mi
Last recorded108,365 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 AKU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension strut top bearing slightly rough

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 108,365 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper suspension strut top bearing slightly rough

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 103,822 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler pipe coroided

Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,050 miles

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

front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,901 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

off side rear tyre showing signs of detereoation

offside front tyres showing early signs of wear on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2012 95,901 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

off side rear tyre showing signs of detereoation

offside front tyres showing early signs of wear on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 89,685 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,993 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 81,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f wiper split on ends

Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,741 miles

o/s/f wiper split on ends

Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,709 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 73,472 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 68,671 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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R136 AKU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R136 AKU, 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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R136 AKU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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