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R149 LWO

1998 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,506 mi
Last recorded57,506 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 LWO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2011 57,506 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,252 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,389 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary lockin cap fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2009 43,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary lockin cap fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,083 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 40,205 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge

outside sidewall off n/s/f tyre cracked.cords not exposed

Pass 3 Feb 2006 38,877 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R149 LWO is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R149 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 R149 LWO registered?

R149 LWO is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R149 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 LWO shows 7 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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