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R127 BWS

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,465 mi
Last recorded97,465 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 BWS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 97,465 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inner 3./4 area

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 24 Feb 2016 94,398 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 90,958 miles

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

front pads slightly low

Pass 26 Feb 2014 87,536 miles

both front and rear reg plates have 3d effect

both front tyres wearing bald on inner 3/4 areas

o/s/r has slight fluctuation

Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,722 miles

slight movement in rear anti roll bar d-bushes

Fail 22 Feb 2013 83,722 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

slight movement in rear anti roll bar d-bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,090 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,230 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,013 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 66,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,133 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,318 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,070 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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R127 BWS is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R127 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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What year was R127 BWS registered?

R127 BWS is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R127 BWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 BWS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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