1998 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · R224 SLM
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 162,836 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R224 SLM Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/04/2013
- 162,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R224 SLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Corolla (R224 SLM) between April 2006 and April 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)”.
R224 SLM Mileage History
- 10/04/200672,277 mi
- 10/04/200672,277 mi
- 05/04/2007108,850 mi+36,573 mi
- 07/04/2008122,623 mi+13,773 mi
- 24/03/2009133,588 mi+10,965 mi
- 10/04/2009133,590 mi+2 mi
- 07/04/2010141,470 mi+7,880 mi
- 07/04/2010141,470 mi
- 08/04/2011148,394 mi+6,924 mi
- 10/04/2012154,661 mi+6,267 mi
- 12/04/2012154,662 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/2013162,836 mi+8,174 mi
Average of roughly 12,930 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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