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Toyota Corolla

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,332 cc

S118 JTYMOT history

S118 JTY is a white petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

S118 JTY white Toyota Corolla – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Corolla, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
105,769 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S118 JTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S118 JTY was last recorded at 105,769 miles on 20 May 2026, 3,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,834 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,935 miles
Average per year
2,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,769 miles
  • 2025 – 101,834 miles
  • 2024 – 99,927 miles
  • 2023 – 99,918 miles
  • 2022 – 96,745 miles
  • 2021 – 95,358 miles
  • 2020 – 93,762 miles
  • 2019 – 92,166 miles
  • 2018 – 90,347 miles
  • 2017 – 88,332 miles
  • 2016 – 85,520 miles
  • 2015 – 82,582 miles
  • 2014 – 80,951 miles
  • 2013 – 79,091 miles
  • 2012 – 76,106 miles
  • 2011 – 72,963 miles
  • 2010 – 70,794 miles
  • 2009 – 68,181 miles
  • 2007 – 61,322 miles
  • 2006 – 55,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,769 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,769 miles (+3,935)5 dangerous13 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,769 miles
    Test number
    101388086733
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,834 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,834 miles
    Test number
    715812123024
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail101,833 miles (+1,906)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,833 miles
    Test number
    605664173857
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,927 miles
    Test number
    712656214044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,927 miles (+9)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,927 miles
    Test number
    816877231816
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail99,918 miles (+3,173)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,918 miles
    Test number
    536095720713
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength UNDER CAR REAR SILL END MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL WELDING TO BE SEAM WELDED
    • AdvisoryREAR HEAT SHIELD SLIGHTLY insecuer

  7. Pass96,745 miles (+1,387)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    711740583084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,358 miles (+1,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,358 miles
    Test number
    647912981564
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,762 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,762 miles
    Test number
    980190805378
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass92,166 miles (+1,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    947008582199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,347 miles
    Test number
    759058653013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,347 miles (+2,015)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,347 miles
    Test number
    212730843277
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass88,332 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,332 miles
    Test number
    188274271969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,300 miles (+2,780)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,300 miles
    Test number
    318186415368
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass85,520 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,520 miles
    Test number
    639483129658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,582 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    806455195177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,951 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,951 miles
    Test number
    107466694135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,937 miles (+1,846)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,937 miles
    Test number
    305703694166
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass79,091 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,091 miles
    Test number
    278631393488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,087 miles (+2,981)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,087 miles
    Test number
    955710293151
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass76,106 miles (+3,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,106 miles
    Test number
    386973092191
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail72,963 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    237596381172
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass72,963 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    659866981172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,794 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,794 miles
    Test number
    332169200495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,181 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,181 miles
    Test number
    161757719228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,782 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,782 miles
    Test number
    352312419172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,322 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    220830977255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,820 miles
    Test number
    511130276213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S118 JTY

Does S118 JTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S118 JTY expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S118 JTY?
The MOT on S118 JTY expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S118 JTY done?
S118 JTY was recorded at 105,769 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,543 miles a year.
Has S118 JTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S118 JTY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S118 JTY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S118 JTY find?
S118 JTY failed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 5 dangerous defects, 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 1; nearside front service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; offside rear hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected, and 20 more.

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