1998 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · S165 BPN
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 97,759 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S165 BPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 97,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S165 BPN MOT History
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 (S165 BPN) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 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 (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
S165 BPN Mileage History
- 17/04/202396,378 mi
- 24/04/202396,380 mi+2 mi
- 25/07/202496,743 mi+363 mi
- 23/07/202597,325 mi+582 mi
- 28/07/202697,759 mi+434 mi
Average of roughly 421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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