1998 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · R181 BLD
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 78,050 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1587cc
R181 BLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 78,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R181 BLD Mileage History
- 22/09/202154,340 mi
- 13/10/202261,626 mi+7,286 mi
- 09/10/202367,337 mi+5,711 mi
- 15/10/202472,562 mi+5,225 mi
- 01/10/202578,050 mi+5,488 mi
Average of roughly 5,892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R181 BLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Corolla (R181 BLD) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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