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AP08 BUF

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

197,457 mi
Last recorded197,457 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BUF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 197,457 miles

reverse light inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 197,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

reverse light inop

Pass 1 Mar 2023 176,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 157,023 miles

3 rd row seats stowed belts not checked

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount corroded of but still suficiently secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 139,858 miles

3rd row seats stowed not checked

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket broken still sufficiently supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3 mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 130,411 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 130,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,173 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 101,416 miles

3rd row seating stowed

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,151 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,996 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,856 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,107 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,197 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,729 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,074 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread on inner edge showing 2mm legal limit shown at 1.6mm advise to change soon .

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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AP08 BUF is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AP08 BUF, 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 AP08 BUF registered?

AP08 BUF is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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