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R115 KWS

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,175 mi
Last recorded127,175 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 KWS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 127,175 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 127,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 122,743 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 122,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 112,734 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 112,734 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 4 Apr 2007 99,514 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 3 Apr 2006 87,700 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2005 74,292 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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R115 KWS is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R115 KWS, 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 R115 KWS registered?

R115 KWS is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R115 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 KWS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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