1998 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · S986 COU
1998 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 127,486 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,486 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S986 COU Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 127,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S986 COU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Corolla (S986 COU) between October 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
S986 COU Mileage History
- 25/10/200515,053 mi
- 31/10/200615,842 mi+789 mi
- 23/10/200716,520 mi+678 mi
- 17/10/200817,210 mi+690 mi
- 22/10/200918,830 mi+1,620 mi
- 20/10/201019,300 mi+470 mi
- 20/10/201119,714 mi+414 mi
- 19/10/201222,278 mi+2,564 mi
- 08/11/201333,925 mi+11,647 mi
- 27/10/201443,663 mi+9,738 mi
- 06/11/201553,025 mi+9,362 mi
- 06/11/201553,025 mi
- 31/10/201661,732 mi+8,707 mi
- 30/10/201767,788 mi+6,056 mi
- 31/08/201872,472 mi+4,684 mi
- 31/08/201872,472 mi
- 29/08/201979,613 mi+7,141 mi
- 21/08/202088,642 mi+9,029 mi
- 21/08/202088,642 mi
- 27/08/202195,015 mi+6,373 mi
- 12/08/202299,694 mi+4,679 mi
- 12/08/202299,694 mi
- 18/08/2023106,809 mi+7,115 mi
- 22/08/2024114,415 mi+7,606 mi
- 12/08/2025121,945 mi+7,530 mi
- 14/08/2026127,485 mi+5,540 mi
- 17/08/2026127,486 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,403 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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