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R147 BLF

1998 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,537 mi
Last recorded151,537 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 BLF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 151,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO INNER AND OUTER SILLS NOT YET EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR D-BUSHES

Pass 24 Mar 2012 147,122 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS AND REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT IMBALANCE FROM REAR SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 147,121 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS AND REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 136,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED WITH COPPER ALL APPEAR OK

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside mirror damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2011 136,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2010 131,669 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)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside mirror damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2009 126,046 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 113,609 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 92,986 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 70,568 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror cover broken

Fail 25 Feb 2006 70,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside door mirror cover broken

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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R147 BLF is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R147 BLF, 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 R147 BLF registered?

R147 BLF is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R147 BLF safe to buy?

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