1998 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R821 FNJ
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 146,793 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1332cc
R821 FNJ Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2011
- 146,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R821 FNJ Mileage History
- 18/08/200677,979 mi
- 28/08/200793,931 mi+15,952 mi
- 04/09/2008110,413 mi+16,482 mi
- 08/09/2008110,524 mi+111 mi
- 03/09/2009123,845 mi+13,321 mi
- 07/09/2009123,856 mi+11 mi
- 03/09/2010135,136 mi+11,280 mi
- 04/09/2010135,141 mi+5 mi
- 24/08/2011146,793 mi+11,652 mi
Average of roughly 13,719 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R821 FNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Corolla (R821 FNJ) between August 2006 and August 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2011 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: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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