1998 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · R817 YJN
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 96,707 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2015.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R817 YJN Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2014
- 96,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R817 YJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Corolla (R817 YJN) between January 2007 and January 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R817 YJN Mileage History
- 03/01/200761,132 mi
- 10/12/200768,694 mi+7,562 mi
- 10/12/200768,694 mi
- 19/12/200874,583 mi+5,889 mi
- 19/12/200874,583 mi
- 11/12/200978,419 mi+3,836 mi
- 16/12/201083,066 mi+4,647 mi
- 03/01/201288,570 mi+5,504 mi
- 03/01/201288,570 mi
- 20/12/201291,321 mi+2,751 mi
- 08/01/201496,707 mi+5,386 mi
- 08/01/201496,707 mi
Average of roughly 5,071 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Corolla (E210)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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