1999 Toyota Corolla 1.6 GS Hatchback

*** Interested parties should note, this vehicle was subject to a CAT S insurance loss in 08/2019 ***

Highlights

Only 34,815 miles from new
Excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition
Comprehensive Toyota service history
Long MOT to September 2024

The Appeal

In the world of classic cars, there is something exceptional in the unexceptional. There’s even a popular annual event entirely devoted to the idea. Few cars sum that up quite like Japan’s Golf - the Toyota Corolla. For decades it has put wheels beneath families, its reliability and longevity helping it weave its way into personal histories.

The Corolla’s durability means survivors are surprisingly common, but none quite like this remarkable example. As a very low mileage, entirely original and standard-specification 1.6GS it looks like a future FoTU concours contender. The joy of cars like these is that they work well as daily drivers but transform into conversation-starting show stars at the weekend. This one deserves to be cherished.

History and Paperwork

First registered 6th September 1999
Just four registered keepers from new
Purchased by the current owner in October 2023
Stamped Toyota service history verifying mileage
Accompanied by a large number of invoices
MOT to 5th September 2024 with 34,623 miles showing and 1 minor advisory
MOT history shows few advisories through time and verifies mileage
Vendor advises that the car requires no work
2 keys and emergency key included
34,815 miles showing on odo

The Condition

Bodywork refurbished in 2019 with invoices for work in photographs
Factory standard car in silver with cloth interior and exterior
Original wheel trims in good condition with few marks
Clean and unmisted lights in good undamaged condition
No visible corrosion and above average condition for its age
Small scuff on the near side front wheel arch
Interior is in very good condition and very original
Sunroof model with air conditioning
Original Toyota radio cassette system

The Mechanics

Reported to be in excellent mechanical condition
1,587cc 4cyl Toyota engine
Very low mileage verified by MOT and service history
Automatic transmission
Brake pads are getting thin according to latest MOT
Good history file indicating comprehensive service history

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