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R143 WRM

1998 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,771 mi
Last recorded130,771 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 WRM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 130,771 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 130,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 121,643 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 115,508 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 105,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,733 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,765 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,332 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 65,510 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 49,523 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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R143 WRM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R143 WRM, 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 R143 WRM registered?

R143 WRM is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R143 WRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 WRM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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