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1998 Toyota Corolla 2.0L Diesel · R260 EEX

R260 EEX

1998 Toyota Corolla (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26/06/1998. Recorded mileage 86,312 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA COROLLA
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/05/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
86,312 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/05/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
1975cc

R260 EEX Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2022
  • 86,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R260 EEX Mileage History

  1. 14/06/200539,591 mi
  2. 14/06/200644,321 mi+4,730 mi
  3. 13/06/200748,620 mi+4,299 mi
  4. 13/06/200748,620 mi
  5. 17/06/200852,664 mi+4,044 mi
  6. 16/06/200955,950 mi+3,286 mi
  7. 20/05/201057,559 mi+1,609 mi
  8. 13/06/201157,736 mi+177 mi
  9. 25/09/201457,811 mi+75 mi
  10. 21/09/201567,881 mi+10,070 mi
  11. 31/08/201673,875 mi+5,994 mi
  12. 09/09/201778,946 mi+5,071 mi
  13. 30/08/201882,804 mi+3,858 mi
  14. 31/08/201984,739 mi+1,935 mi
  15. 03/09/202085,123 mi+384 mi
  16. 09/09/202185,424 mi+301 mi
  17. 07/05/202286,312 mi+888 mi

Average of roughly 2,765 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

R260 EEX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 17:51
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Corolla (R260 EEX) between June 2005 and May 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.

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