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R146 JGU

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,831 mi
Last recorded100,831 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 JGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 100,831 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 95,895 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 89,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 82,656 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 82,647 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 74,766 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 67,126 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 JGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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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What year was R146 JGU registered?

R146 JGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R146 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 JGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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