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R136 BBY

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,209 mi
Last recorded109,209 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 BBY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 109,209 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 109,207 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,646 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 104,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,322 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 99,307 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,587 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 94,587 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,747 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 89,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 83,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,676 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,277 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,875 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2012 69,875 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Brake pedal anti slip rubber worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,382 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,552 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 56,552 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,880 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,010 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,142 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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R136 BBY is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R136 BBY, 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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R136 BBY is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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