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Verdict
Compacte ancienne (E110) proposée en 1.6 essence de 110 ch ou 2.0 diesel de 72 ch. Les retours publiés manquent dans notre collecte : aucune panne documentée publiquement, fiabilité non notée. À cet âge, l'état réel et l'entretien pèsent plus que le modèle.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.6 110.
1.6 110
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 110 hp · Crit'Air 3
Essence 1.6 de 110 ch, boîte manuelle (fiche L'argus, millésime 1999)
2.0 D 72
Diesel · Manual · 72 hp · Crit'Air 5
Diesel atmosphérique 2.0 de 72 ch, boîte manuelle (fiche L'argus, millésime 1999)
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €3,000 – €3,800 (1998 to 2000) | €3,725 | — | 14 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2002: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Toyota Corolla”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Toyota Corolla VIII — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Contrôler la corrosion : bas de caisse, ailes, passages de roues.
- Demander les factures d'entretien (courroie de distribution du diesel, vidanges).
- Essayer l'embrayage et la boîte manuelle : points durs, craquements.
- Vérifier freins, amortisseurs et trains roulants, usés sur une voiture de cet âge.
Questions to ask the seller
- Quel kilométrage réel et quel historique d'entretien ?
- La distribution a-t-elle été remplacée, et quand ?
- Y a-t-il eu des réparations de carrosserie ou de la corrosion traitée ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: No machine-readable author provided. CrazyD assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
Volkswagen Golf
IV · 1997–2004
- Price
- €3,645 – €9,744
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Toyota Corolla VIII (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quelles motorisations pour la Corolla VIII ?
Les fiches L'argus de 1999 listent notamment un 1.6 essence de 110 ch et un 2.0 diesel de 72 ch, tous deux en boîte manuelle.
La Corolla VIII est-elle fiable ?
Nous n'avons pas trouvé de retours publiés suffisants pour documenter ses pannes ni noter sa fiabilité.
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