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R117 VBM

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,334 mi
Last recorded180,334 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 VBM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2007 180,334 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 169,742 miles

Front number damaged. †

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

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

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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R117 VBM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R117 VBM, 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 R117 VBM registered?

R117 VBM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R117 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 VBM shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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