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AM57 RCV

2008 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,799 mi
Last recorded168,799 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 RCV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 168,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 166,011 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 165,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

exhaust body heatshield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2019 157,873 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 157,873 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 149,424 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 149,423 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 132,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 132,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 117,019 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 14 Oct 2016 117,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 29 Jul 2015 108,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 108,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,885 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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AM57 RCV is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM57 RCV, 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 AM57 RCV registered?

AM57 RCV is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AM57 RCV safe to buy?

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