1998 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · H18 JLH
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 54,540 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H18 JLH Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 54,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H18 JLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Corolla (H18 JLH) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
H18 JLH Mileage History
- 07/03/200626,615 mi
- 15/03/200728,211 mi+1,596 mi
- 18/03/200829,842 mi+1,631 mi
- 12/03/200931,346 mi+1,504 mi
- 16/03/201032,856 mi+1,510 mi
- 08/03/201134,312 mi+1,456 mi
- 08/03/201134,312 mi
- 15/03/201236,546 mi+2,234 mi
- 19/03/201336,905 mi+359 mi
- 07/03/201439,548 mi+2,643 mi
- 11/03/201541,382 mi+1,834 mi
- 15/03/201642,440 mi+1,058 mi
- 15/03/201642,444 mi+4 mi
- 21/03/201743,197 mi+753 mi
- 20/03/201844,065 mi+868 mi
- 12/03/201945,671 mi+1,606 mi
- 24/03/202047,334 mi+1,663 mi
- 16/03/202148,639 mi+1,305 mi
- 16/03/202148,639 mi
- 22/03/202249,674 mi+1,035 mi
- 15/03/202350,638 mi+964 mi
- 11/03/202452,211 mi+1,573 mi
- 10/03/202553,535 mi+1,324 mi
- 10/03/202553,535 mi
- 10/03/202654,540 mi+1,005 mi
Average of roughly 1,396 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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