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R156 CLS

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,416 mi
Last recorded93,416 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 CLS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2007 93,416 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 93,413 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 85,655 miles

engine oil leaks.

Fail 24 Aug 2005 79,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R156 CLS is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R156 CLS, 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 R156 CLS registered?

R156 CLS is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R156 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 CLS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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