CarVerify

Free Car Check

R140 XKU

1998 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,165 mi
Last recorded116,165 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 XKU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 116,165 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 116,137 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,047 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 114,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Air bag light on

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 111,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 105,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 103,540 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 103,540 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 97,165 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 88,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rattling †blue smoke when car as been idling

Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,222 miles

exhaust rattling †blue smoke when car as been idling

Pass 29 Mar 2006 80,228 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
Full Toyota Corolla reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R140 XKU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R140 XKU?

You can check the full history of R140 XKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R140 XKU registered?

R140 XKU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R140 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 XKU shows 12 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.

Does R140 XKU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R140 XKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.