1998 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · R890 AHE
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 May 1998. Recorded mileage 111,179 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R890 AHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 111,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R890 AHE Mileage History
- 09/05/2024104,614 mi
- 10/05/2024104,616 mi+2 mi
- 02/05/2025108,172 mi+3,556 mi
- 27/04/2026111,178 mi+3,006 mi
- 29/04/2026111,179 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R890 AHE 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 (R890 AHE) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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