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R145 FUG

1998 Toyota Corolla

Bronze Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,629 mi
Last recorded85,629 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 FUG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 85,629 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 81,003 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 66,236 miles

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

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

both sides rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 57,333 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,109 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,103 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,375 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 46,800 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,128 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,701 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 42,701 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,290 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 39,290 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 36,503 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,397 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 34,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,132 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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R145 FUG is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Bronze with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 R145 FUG, 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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R145 FUG is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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