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AV08 DLJ

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,521 mi
Last recorded116,521 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 116,521 miles

surface rust whole underneath

Fail 16 Mar 2022 116,521 miles

surface rust whole underneath

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 113,997 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 112,209 miles

Damage to N/S/F wing and bumper

N/S Central floor slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2020 112,209 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Damage to N/S/F wing and bumper

N/S Central floor slightly corroded

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 102,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

o/s & n/s front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2018 95,161 miles

Nearside Front Bumper corner damaged and has temporary repair on it

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear cross member corroded and rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,707 miles

N/S/F bumper and wing damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 85,707 miles

N/S/F bumper and wing damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,685 miles

front undertray fitted

n/s front wing /bumper damaged?

Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf wing dented/damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nsf wing dented/damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,106 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 49,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 39,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,226 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AV08 DLJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV08 DLJ, 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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AV08 DLJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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