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R140 NMR

1998 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,584 mi
Last recorded46,584 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 NMR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,584 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 46,583 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,493 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,602 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,403 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,647 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,081 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 4 Apr 2006 38,081 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

battery performance very poor

hand brake travel impared if pulled towards body of driver

head lamps on lower limits for mot reqirements

outer cv boot inner securing bands require replacement

rear numberplate condition very poor

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 NMR is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R140 NMR, 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 NMR registered?

R140 NMR is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R140 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 NMR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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