1996 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · P298 DRR
1996 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 79,078 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1332cc
P298 DRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2008
- 79,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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P298 DRR Mileage History
- 03/03/200633,540 mi
- 11/03/200633,890 mi+350 mi
- 19/07/200754,178 mi+20,288 mi
- 15/07/200879,076 mi+24,898 mi
- 18/07/200879,078 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 19,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P298 DRR 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 1996 Toyota Corolla (P298 DRR) between March 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2008 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)”.
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