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R125 BWS

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,319 mi
Last recorded132,319 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 132,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 132,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,923 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 114,910 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,678 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 113,670 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 112,165 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 112,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 110,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 109,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 107,601 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 107,601 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 106,339 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 106,337 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 105,780 miles

damage to body no sharp edges at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2009 105,780 miles

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

damage to body no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 30 May 2008 102,540 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 102,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 88,190 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 82,428 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 82,428 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R125 BWS is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BWS, 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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R125 BWS is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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