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R141 ABT

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,336 mi
Last recorded183,336 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 ABT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 183,336 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 183,336 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 173,463 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 173,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 163,581 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 162,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery insecure

both rear tyre wear on edge 175 65r14

exhaust corroded

fuel tank and pipes corroded

o/s sill damaged

Pass 5 May 2011 149,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 143,677 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 135,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 128,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 113,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 99,811 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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R141 ABT is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R141 ABT, 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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R141 ABT is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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