1998 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · S481 BRE
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 89,637 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03/09/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1332cc
S481 BRE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/08/2024
- 89,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S481 BRE Mileage History
- 05/08/202283,967 mi
- 11/08/202386,833 mi+2,866 mi
- 17/08/202386,842 mi+9 mi
- 09/08/202489,637 mi+2,795 mi
Average of roughly 2,818 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S481 BRE 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 (S481 BRE) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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