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R138 GCL

1998 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,266 mi
Last recorded98,266 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 GCL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 98,266 miles

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

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

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

o/s headlamp glass has some damage

Fail 5 Nov 2012 98,111 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

o/s headlamp glass has some damage

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,440 miles

o/s front tyre at legal limits, worn on inside edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,735 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 84,732 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake disc pitted on inner face

Pass 18 Sep 2009 76,435 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 76,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,739 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 60,078 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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R138 GCL is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R138 GCL, 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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What year was R138 GCL registered?

R138 GCL is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R138 GCL safe to buy?

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