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R105 BJA

1998 Toyota Corolla

Bronze Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,515 mi
Last recorded131,515 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 BJA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 131,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre worn oninner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 131,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil very low

n/s front tyre worn oninner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 113,305 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 105,479 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 95,979 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 95,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 85,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 74,844 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 66,418 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 58,129 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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R105 BJA is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Bronze with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R105 BJA, 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 R105 BJA registered?

R105 BJA is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R105 BJA safe to buy?

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