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R136 LWO

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,591 mi
Last recorded101,591 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 LWO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 101,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

advise various rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 101,591 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s outer sill to wheel arch (5.2.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

advise various rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 99,236 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sill area

Fail 10 Mar 2015 99,087 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sill area

Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,087 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sill area

advise n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise rear exhaust support bracket loose

Fail 28 Mar 2014 97,087 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sill area

advise n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise rear exhaust support bracket loose

Fail 14 Mar 2013 94,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to various places and brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2013 94,951 miles

corrosion to various places and brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2012 91,123 miles

corrosion to various places

Pass 1 Apr 2011 86,315 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 86,315 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,021 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,726 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,338 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 58,838 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 LWO is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R136 LWO, 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 LWO is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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