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R127 VBM

1998 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,188 mi
Last recorded108,188 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 VBM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 108,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 102,898 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 96,834 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 96,139 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 93,343 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 93,343 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007
Fail 25 Aug 2007 91,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 90,593 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 VBM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R127 VBM?

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What year was R127 VBM registered?

R127 VBM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R127 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 VBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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