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R888 DEE

1999 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,452 mi
Last recorded91,452 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Corolla78,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 DEE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,452 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,457 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 85,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,548 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 81,623 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 78,082 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 72,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,315 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,403 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,997 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f shock slighty misty

Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rotational noise from N/S rear wheel

Fail 3 Aug 2013 58,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside outer cv boot has radial cracks

Offside rear tyre has radial cracks

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,726 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 54,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,920 miles

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

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

Rear discs corroded and showing wear

Fail 4 Aug 2010 46,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 41,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,800 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,784 miles

near side front tyre wall damaged not showing cords

wet day

Fail 31 Jul 2008 36,784 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre wall damaged not showing cords

wet day

Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,285 miles

rear wiper split

wet day

Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,993 miles

front brakes slight unbalance

Fail 3 Aug 2006 30,993 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brakes slight unbalance

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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R888 DEE is a 1999 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 78,010 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 R888 DEE, 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 27 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 R888 DEE registered?

R888 DEE is a 1999 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 August 1999.

Is R888 DEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 DEE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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