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R139 RMO

1998 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,692 mi
Last recorded52,692 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 RMO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,692 miles

Airbag warning light on

Battery insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Aug 2012 52,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Airbag warning light on

Battery insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Nov 2007 49,647 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front tyre on 2mm on edges

o/s front tyre on 2mm

Pass 24 Nov 2006 46,244 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 46,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

n/s/f headlamp holed by stone chip.

o/s/f headlamp damaged and cracked but not affecting headlamp aim. †

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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R139 RMO is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R139 RMO, 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 R139 RMO registered?

R139 RMO is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R139 RMO safe to buy?

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