1998 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · S453 BGK
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 128,971 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1587cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
S453 BGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2026
- 128,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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S453 BGK Mileage History
- 31/07/2024126,139 mi
- 01/08/2024126,140 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/2025127,639 mi+1,499 mi
- 31/07/2025127,640 mi+1 mi
- 28/07/2026128,971 mi+1,331 mi
Average of roughly 1,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S453 BGK 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 (S453 BGK) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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