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R149 JGU

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,049 mi
Last recorded128,049 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 JGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 128,049 miles

offside and nearside front tyre tread worn close to limit:- keep in check.

offside wiper rubber starting to split.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 107,405 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre tread low on edges.

offside wiper rubber just starting to split.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 83,095 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Feb 2009 83,095 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,762 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 62,489 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,817 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 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 R149 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R149 JGU registered?

R149 JGU is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R149 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 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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