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1998 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · R977 BDB

R977 BDB

1998 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/03/1998. Recorded mileage 89,241 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/02/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1587cc

R977 BDB Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2023
  • 89,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R977 BDB Mileage History

  1. 28/01/202288,146 mi
  2. 28/01/202288,146 mi
  3. 30/01/202389,241 mi+1,095 mi
  4. 30/01/202389,241 mi

Average of roughly 1,090 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R977 BDB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Corolla (R977 BDB) between January 2022 and January 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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