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R141 JGU

1998 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,328 mi
Last recorded142,328 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 JGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 142,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 142,328 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 130,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 120,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 108,960 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 101,713 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 101,713 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,855 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 92,855 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,420 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 35,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,897 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 63,585 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,405 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 56,632 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 56,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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 JGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R141 JGU, 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 JGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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