1998 Toyota Corolla 1.6L Petrol · S498 LGF
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 84,725 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,725 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
S498 LGF Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2009
- 84,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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S498 LGF Mileage History
- 03/08/200655,557 mi
- 03/08/200655,557 mi
- 01/08/200762,530 mi+6,973 mi
- 01/08/200762,530 mi
- 19/07/200872,037 mi+9,507 mi
- 22/07/200872,038 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/200984,725 mi+12,687 mi
- 30/07/200984,725 mi
Average of roughly 9,754 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
S498 LGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Corolla (S498 LGF) between August 2006 and July 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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