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R146 AKU

1998 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

163,939 mi
Last recorded163,939 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 AKU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 163,939 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under and outer sills showing signs of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 160,568 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 157,840 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 155,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 151,742 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 148,845 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 145,321 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 140,266 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 136,955 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,500 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 128,671 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 122,114 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 116,200 miles

osr shocker damp

Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,908 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 108,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 97,123 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 97,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,126 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 78,533 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 72,493 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 72,493 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 65,887 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 65,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,428 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,234 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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R146 AKU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R146 AKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R146 AKU registered?

R146 AKU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R146 AKU safe to buy?

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