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Toyota Corolla

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,587 cc

R298 DFBMOT history

R298 DFB is a green petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 15 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2022.

R298 DFB green Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2023
Mileage
93,420 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R298 DFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R298 DFB was last recorded at 93,420 miles on 14 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2014: 73,257 miles, lower than 103,204 miles on 24 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,420 miles · 5 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,420 miles
  • 2021 – 92,540 miles
  • 2020 – 91,846 miles
  • 2016 – 88,377 miles
  • 2015 – 82,466 miles
  • 2014 – 73,257 miles
  • 2012 – 103,204 miles
  • 2011 – 70,286 miles
  • 2010 – 67,292 miles
  • 2009 – 64,492 miles
  • 2008 – 59,382 miles
  • 2007 – 54,745 miles
  • 2006 – 48,255 miles
  • 2005 – 46,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,420 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,420 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,420 miles
    Test number
    670683258427
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,420 miles (+880)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,420 miles
    Test number
    680572295978
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,540 miles (+20)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,540 miles
    Test number
    778867693908
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,520 miles (+674)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,520 miles
    Test number
    919764968708
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,846 miles (+3,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,846 miles
    Test number
    116101756985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,377 miles (+5,911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,377 miles
    Test number
    737043565798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)

  7. Pass82,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,466 miles
    Test number
    617239037703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Fail82,466 miles (+3,476)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,466 miles
    Test number
    459396206068
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing all (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass78,990 miles (+5,733)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,990 miles
    Test number
    596104345081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,257 miles (-29,947)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,257 miles
    Test number
    485421854010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,204 miles (+30,903)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,204 miles
    Test number
    788538492259
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFuel filler pipe corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut in sidewall
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriating

  12. Fail72,301 miles (+2,015)2 dangerous1 failure7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,301 miles
    Test number
    768127392209
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFuel filler pipe corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut in sidewall
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriating

  13. Pass70,286 miles (+2,994)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,286 miles
    Test number
    498190191235
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFuel filler pipe and fuel tank corroding
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut in sidewall
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriating
    • NoteSlight drag both front brakes

  14. Pass67,292 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,292 miles
    Test number
    413542890271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,492 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,492 miles
    Test number
    804533399240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail64,487 miles (+202)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,487 miles
    Test number
    162453499243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail64,285 miles (+4,903)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,285 miles
    Test number
    394465269211
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass59,382 miles (+4,637)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,382 miles
    Test number
    791918078220
    • NoteBrake discs corroded on inner faces
    • NoteStud in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass54,745 miles (+6,490)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,745 miles
    Test number
    324657177233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,255 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,255 miles
    Test number
    500359356277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    46,636 miles
    Test number
    914962135240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R298 DFB

Does R298 DFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R298 DFB expired on 13 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R298 DFB?
The MOT on R298 DFB expired on 13 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R298 DFB done?
R298 DFB was recorded at 93,420 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2022, an average of 2,824 miles a year.
Has R298 DFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R298 DFB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on R298 DFB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R298 DFB find?
R298 DFB passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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