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R137 UBV

1998 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,902 mi
Last recorded75,902 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 UBV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,902 miles

Front brake disks corroded

REar wiper worn

Fail 17 Jun 2013 75,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disks corroded

REar wiper worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,323 miles

Nearside front Cv boot slightly deteriorated.

Offside front Cv boot slightly deteriorated.

Offside rear tyre valve slightly cracked.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,226 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 68,226 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 632,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,219 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,763 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 46,944 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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R137 UBV is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R137 UBV, 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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R137 UBV is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R137 UBV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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