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R148 XBC

1998 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,491 mi
Last recorded111,491 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 XBC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 111,491 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracks to outerwall.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 108,513 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 108,511 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre has slight outer tread wear

park brake travel high

Pass 3 Nov 2008 106,853 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2007 101,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 93,023 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 93,023 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 XBC is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XBC, 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 R148 XBC?

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What year was R148 XBC registered?

R148 XBC is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R148 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 XBC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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