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R125 BOL

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,197 mi
Last recorded86,197 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 BOL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,197 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 78,210 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 78,210 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 75,428 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 75,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 68,037 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 68,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 64,074 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 55,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,971 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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R125 BOL is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R125 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 R125 BOL registered?

R125 BOL is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R125 BOL safe to buy?

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