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R143 JGU

1998 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

74,339 mi
Last recorded74,339 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 JGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 74,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front n/s lower corner windscreen showing signs of damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play front n/s wheel bearing worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2025 73,557 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front both n/s o/s outer c, v, boots worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen showing signs of damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play front n/s wheel bearing worn (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2024 71,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s [INNER TYRE EDGE WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front n/s lower windscreen showing signs of damage [small crack] (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear n/s inner [TYRE WALL CRACKING BADLY] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 22 Feb 2023 70,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 70,949 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,804 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre over ten years old

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 69,803 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area and under sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre over ten years old

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,618 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both n/s o/s inner tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s front inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s front lower windscreen in corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

both n/s o/s outer and inner sills showing signs of corrosion

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle body and suspension components

Pass 24 Jun 2019 167,101 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s front inner steering rack ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2019 167,101 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel o/s rear brake showing low effort at wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s front inner steering rack ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake [foot brake] and handbrake showing low effort (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,314 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake showing little effort (1.2.1 (c))

slight engine oil leak

slight missfire under engine load

Pass 12 Jun 2017 60,634 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight engine missfire

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,005 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 58,003 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,787 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 55,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,954 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 54,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,496 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,515 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 50,513 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,945 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,784 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 44,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,620 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,231 miles

Body surface corrosion in places

Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,909 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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R143 JGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R143 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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R143 JGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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