Official DVLA Record

1995 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · M298 DCL

M298 DCL

1995 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1995. Recorded mileage 118,318 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
TOYOTA COROLLA
Year / Origin
1995 · Manchester
MOT Status
Valid until 05/04/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
118,318 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/04/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1995
Engine
1331cc

M298 DCL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
  • 118,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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M298 DCL Mileage History

  1. 05/04/2023104,176 mi
  2. 27/03/2024111,614 mi+7,438 mi
  3. 03/04/2024111,668 mi+54 mi
  4. 03/04/2025118,266 mi+6,598 mi
  5. 07/04/2025118,318 mi+52 mi

Average of roughly 7,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M298 DCL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 7 Sept 2026, 11:29
MOT Analysis

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 1995 Toyota Corolla (M298 DCL) between April 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 April 2025 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: Bodywork (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rear (7.1.1 (a) (i)”.

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