1998 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · R990 EAR
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/01/1998. Recorded mileage 96,435 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,435 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
R990 EAR Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2024
- 96,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R990 EAR Mileage History
- 18/01/200638,513 mi
- 22/01/200743,040 mi+4,527 mi
- 18/01/200847,323 mi+4,283 mi
- 19/01/200950,594 mi+3,271 mi
- 22/01/201053,930 mi+3,336 mi
- 19/01/201155,893 mi+1,963 mi
- 06/01/201256,173 mi+280 mi
- 15/01/201356,828 mi+655 mi
- 22/01/201465,663 mi+8,835 mi
- 01/06/201777,661 mi+11,998 mi
- 02/06/201777,663 mi+2 mi
- 11/06/201885,544 mi+7,881 mi
- 11/11/201990,680 mi+5,136 mi
- 11/11/202094,180 mi+3,500 mi
- 20/03/202496,435 mi+2,255 mi
Average of roughly 3,188 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R990 EAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Corolla (R990 EAR) between January 2006 and March 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2024 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 (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”.
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