1998 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · R51 EDL
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/02/1998. Recorded mileage 118,465 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07/12/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1587cc
R51 EDL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2023
- 118,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 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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R51 EDL Mileage History
- 31/03/2022117,683 mi
- 06/04/2022117,683 mi
- 22/03/2023118,465 mi+782 mi
- 22/03/2023118,465 mi
Average of roughly 803 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R51 EDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Corolla (R51 EDL) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2023 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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