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R151 BOL

1998 Toyota Corolla

Bronze Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,470 mi
Last recorded74,470 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Toyota Corolla83,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 BOL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,470 miles

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

offside front door wont open fully due to body damage

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 10 Mar 2015 74,434 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front door wont open fully due to body damage

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,362 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 57,471 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

nsf tyre cracked in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,471 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

nsf tyre cracked in tread

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,685 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,936 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,214 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 35,184 miles

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

2 front tyres worn on inside

slight cracking on n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,519 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,999 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,040 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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R151 BOL is a 1998 Toyota Corolla in Bronze with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R151 BOL, 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 R151 BOL registered?

R151 BOL is a 1998 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R151 BOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 BOL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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