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R146 EFM

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,989 mi
Last recorded111,989 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 EFM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,989 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 97,881 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 22 Mar 2012 94,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,115 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 90,084 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 90,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 83,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 83,188 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 78,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 78,511 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,533 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,410 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 60,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

unable to test rear seat belts at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2006 60,171 miles

unable to test rear seat belts at time of test

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 EFM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R146 EFM, 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 R146 EFM registered?

R146 EFM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R146 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 EFM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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