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E7 BYR

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,519 mi
Last recorded54,519 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 BYR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 54,519 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 30 May 2025 44,191 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 44,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 32,654 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 32,619 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

all suspension heavily corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,450 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 32,157 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 31,670 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 31,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 31,033 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2016 30,472 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 29,598 miles

N/S/R very slight brake binding

Pass 22 May 2014 28,593 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 May 2013 27,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 26,710 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 25,581 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 24,625 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2009 23,326 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 22,285 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,640 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2006 17,948 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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E7 BYR is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 E7 BYR, 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 E7 BYR registered?

E7 BYR is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E7 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 BYR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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