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DA08 ZGL

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,492 mi
Last recorded166,492 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 ZGL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 166,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

large crack at top of windscreen , both wiper rubbers show signs of perishing.

Fail 3 Nov 2021 166,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

large crack at top of windscreen , both wiper rubbers show signs of perishing.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 154,560 miles

Reduced effort from nearside front shock absorber

large crack in top of windscreen

Fail 4 Nov 2020 154,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Reduced effort from nearside front shock absorber

large crack in top of windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2019 140,631 miles

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

wiper rubbers perished.

Fail 16 Jul 2019 140,631 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

wiper rubbers perished.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 128,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 128,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 117,634 miles

Nearside head lamp in poor condition.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 117,634 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,468 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,162 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 82,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2014 81,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,049 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 64,708 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

anti slip device missing from clutch pedal

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,568 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

screen blades splitting but still clearing effectively

Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,442 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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DA08 ZGL 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 61.1%.

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 DA08 ZGL, 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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DA08 ZGL is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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