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M555 MWT

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

39,110 mi
Last recorded39,110 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 MWT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 39,110 miles

underbody components all surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2025 36,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 34,984 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2023 32,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2022 32,659 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 32,358 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 31,964 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 31,133 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,562 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,956 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,139 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 27,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade deterioted not clearing screen properly !

Fail 14 May 2015 27,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade deterioted not clearing screen properly !

Pass 16 May 2014 26,529 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 24,411 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 23,001 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 21,277 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 18,646 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,930 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 16,622 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 14,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M555 MWT is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M555 MWT, 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 M555 MWT registered?

M555 MWT is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is M555 MWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 MWT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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