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R148 LWO

1998 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,276 mi
Last recorded81,276 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 LWO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 81,276 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 81,266 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,402 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION SUB-FRAME CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 69,475 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION SUB-FRAME CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 69,449 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp POSITION LIGHTS GO OUT, STOP LAMPS NOT WORKING WHEN BRAKE LIGHTS OPERATED (4.3.3 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION SUB-FRAME CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 64,652 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 64,649 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,192 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 59,157 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,522 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 51,573 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 44,787 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 44,787 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 43,683 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 43,244 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,596 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,716 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 41,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2012 40,825 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 39,710 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 38,286 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,203 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 36,047 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,731 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 LWO is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R148 LWO, 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 R148 LWO registered?

R148 LWO is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R148 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 LWO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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