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R142 FDM

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,383 mi
Last recorded84,383 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 FDM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,383 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,439 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,919 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,532 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,421 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 62,719 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 FDM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FDM, 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 FDM registered?

R142 FDM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R142 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 FDM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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