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B145 LNU

1988 Toyota Corolla

Maroon Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,559 mi
Last recorded151,559 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB145 LNU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 151,559 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 151,269 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

no o/s front seat fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2006 130,150 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 129,956 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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B145 LNU is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Maroon with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 95,815 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 B145 LNU, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B145 LNU registered?

B145 LNU is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 December 1988.

Is B145 LNU safe to buy?

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