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R148 DWY

1998 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,828 mi
Last recorded100,828 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 DWY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 100,828 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 100,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 97,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,683 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 92,683 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,793 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 91,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 89,493 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 85,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 80,653 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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R148 DWY is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R148 DWY, 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

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What year was R148 DWY registered?

R148 DWY is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R148 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 DWY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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