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CY08 EGC

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,759 mi
Last recorded162,759 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 EGC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 162,759 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 151,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes near axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 140,372 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

parking brake lever travel requires adjustment

Pass 3 Dec 2021 127,975 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 127,965 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,799 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 118,799 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 111,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 May 2019 111,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 May 2018 103,072 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 94,767 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 79,291 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 79,047 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 60,114 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,492 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,752 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 28,059 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 21,327 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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CY08 EGC is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CY08 EGC, 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 CY08 EGC registered?

CY08 EGC is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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