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R118 BOL

1998 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,697 mi
Last recorded70,697 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 BOL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,697 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 62,514 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,460 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 53,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,874 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,671 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,038 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,143 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 44,701 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 44,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R118 BOL is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R118 BOL, 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 R118 BOL registered?

R118 BOL is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R118 BOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 BOL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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