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R142 SFR

1998 Toyota Corolla

Bronze Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,745 mi
Last recorded81,745 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 SFR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to o/s bodywork

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,743 miles

both front brake discs pitted,

oil leak on engine.

slight oil leak on near side front shocker.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 77,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake discs pitted,

oil leak on engine.

slight oil leak on near side front shocker.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,878 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,541 miles

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

o/s front indicator lens damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2008 53,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 46,255 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 46,237 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 43,306 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2005 39,652 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 SFR is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Bronze with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFR, 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 SFR registered?

R142 SFR is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R142 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 SFR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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