1998 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · S678 AJO
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 100,818 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Feb 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S678 AJO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2023
- 100,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S678 AJO Mileage History
- 10/07/2022100,392 mi
- 11/07/2022100,404 mi+12 mi
- 01/07/2023100,818 mi+414 mi
- 01/07/2023100,818 mi
Average of roughly 437 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S678 AJO MOT History
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 (S678 AJO) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2023 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 (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.
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