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AV08 HFC

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,494 mi
Last recorded142,494 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HFC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 142,494 miles

parking brake travel near to limit

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jun 2019 142,494 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake travel near to limit

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 123,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle bushes deteriorating.

Fail 18 Apr 2018 123,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear axle bushes deteriorating.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 116,775 miles

Nearside & Offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 116,775 miles

Nearside & Offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,980 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,966 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 50,966 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,969 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,131 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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AV08 HFC is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HFC, 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 HFC is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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