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R139 XBC

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,235 mi
Last recorded130,235 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 XBC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 130,235 miles

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 18 Apr 2019 130,204 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill local to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 125,286 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Play in front anti roll bar link.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 17 Mar 2018 125,279 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer and inner sill along sill lip (2.4.A.3)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Play in front anti roll bar link.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 119,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 115,961 miles

Parts of underbody corroded and heavily undersealed

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 115,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parts of underbody corroded and heavily undersealed

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 111,791 miles

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2014 108,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 164,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items in boot

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 164,874 miles

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items in boot

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 101,238 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underbody suspension corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 96,751 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 90,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 80,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,943 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 64,759 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,592 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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R139 XBC is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R139 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

R139 XBC is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R139 XBC safe to buy?

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