1998 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · S903 BGK
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 30,201 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2016.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Dec 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S903 BGK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/11/2016
- 30,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S903 BGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Corolla (S903 BGK) between November 2005 and November 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
S903 BGK Mileage History
- 17/11/200546,619 mi
- 18/11/200653,663 mi+7,044 mi
- 18/11/200653,663 mi
- 21/11/200759,572 mi+5,909 mi
- 24/11/20084,703 mi-54,869 mi
- 24/11/20084,703 mi
- 16/11/200910,066 mi+5,363 mi
- 22/11/201013,871 mi+3,805 mi
- 21/11/201117,381 mi+3,510 mi
- 22/11/201221,563 mi+4,182 mi
- 31/10/201324,848 mi+3,285 mi
- 24/11/201427,949 mi+3,101 mi
- 16/11/201529,332 mi+1,383 mi
- 23/11/201630,201 mi+869 mi
Average of roughly -1,490 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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