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R142 AWG

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,742 mi
Last recorded73,742 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 AWG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 73,742 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 73,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 71,743 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,321 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,843 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,712 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,463 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 58,887 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 45,238 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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R142 AWG is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R142 AWG, 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 R142 AWG registered?

R142 AWG is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R142 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 AWG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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