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R140 CVF

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,276 mi
Last recorded102,276 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 CVF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 102,276 miles

exhaust system corroded but no leaks and still supported

fuel filler neck pipe corroded but not leaking and still supported

Fail 1 Dec 2017 102,276 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded but no leaks and still supported

fuel filler neck pipe corroded but not leaking and still supported

Pass 2 Dec 2016 98,146 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2016 98,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2015 93,566 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,255 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 89,255 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 81,392 miles

drivers wiper split

Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,695 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,964 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,360 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,137 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,840 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front reg plate cracked

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,949 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 55,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,470 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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R140 CVF is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R140 CVF, 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 R140 CVF registered?

R140 CVF is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R140 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 CVF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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