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R149 AWJ

1998 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,201 mi
Last recorded72,201 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 AWJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 72,201 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 72,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 59,211 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2009 59,211 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2008 52,997 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 44,747 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 35,671 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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R149 AWJ is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R149 AWJ, 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 R149 AWJ registered?

R149 AWJ is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R149 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 AWJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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