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AL51 DAD

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,039 mi
Last recorded119,039 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 DAD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 119,039 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 109,099 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 101,243 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 95,541 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 89,455 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 89,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,695 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 74,000 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cracks on both rear tyre's

Pass 24 May 2017 71,032 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 67,976 miles

coolant level low

handbrake operation slightly high

slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 64,091 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,363 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,883 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 44,269 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,434 miles

Advisory: accident damage to off side front wing and inner wing.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,101 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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AL51 DAD is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 82,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL51 DAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AL51 DAD registered?

AL51 DAD is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is AL51 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 DAD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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