1998 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R39 RVJ
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 May 1998. Recorded mileage 101,246 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R39 RVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 101,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R39 RVJ 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 (R39 RVJ) between May 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
R39 RVJ Mileage History
- 21/05/2024100,948 mi
- 11/06/2024100,952 mi+4 mi
- 03/06/2025101,221 mi+269 mi
- 09/01/2026101,243 mi+22 mi
- 13/01/2026101,246 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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