CarVerify

Free Car Check

LWA 198

1998 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,051 mi
Last recorded139,051 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWA 198
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 139,051 miles

air bag warning lamp does not iluminate

window tint on windscreen.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 139,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp on. (5.4.2)

window tint on windscreen.

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
Full Toyota Corolla reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LWA 198 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 LWA 198, 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

How do I check the history of LWA 198?

You can check the full history of LWA 198 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LWA 198 registered?

LWA 198 is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is LWA 198 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWA 198 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LWA 198 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LWA 198. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.