1998 Toyota Corolla 2.0L Diesel · R588 UBV
1998 Toyota Corolla (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 25,966 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1975cc
R588 UBV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2009
- 25,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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R588 UBV Mileage History
- 12/03/2008230,014 mi
- 28/03/2008231,445 mi+1,431 mi
- 01/04/200925,964 mi-205,481 mi
- 02/04/200925,966 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly -192,978 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R588 UBV 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 (R588 UBV) between March 2008 and April 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2009 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: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
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