Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1998 Toyota Corolla GS D 2.0L Diesel · R697 EFL

R697 EFL

1998 Toyota Corolla GS D (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17/02/1998. Recorded mileage 148,458 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027.

Make & Model
TOYOTA COROLLA GS D
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/02/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
148,458 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/02/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
1975cc

R697 EFL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
  • 148,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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R697 EFL Mileage History

  1. 30/04/2022138,819 mi
  2. 03/07/2023141,971 mi+3,152 mi
  3. 19/07/2023142,101 mi+130 mi
  4. 13/12/2024145,971 mi+3,870 mi
  5. 16/02/2026148,458 mi+2,487 mi

Average of roughly 2,537 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R697 EFL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1998 Toyota Corolla Gs D (R697 EFL) between April 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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