1998 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · S280 JNW
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 80,043 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1587cc
S280 JNW Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2009
- 80,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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S280 JNW Mileage History
- 11/07/200692,240 mi
- 02/10/200767,405 mi-24,835 mi
- 27/10/200870,035 mi+2,630 mi
- 27/10/200870,037 mi+2 mi
- 26/10/200980,042 mi+10,005 mi
- 27/10/200980,043 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly -3,701 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S280 JNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Corolla (S280 JNW) between July 2006 and October 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2009 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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