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DG08 LFZ

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,375 mi
Last recorded144,375 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 LFZ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2024 144,375 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated/delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed within 30cm of seat mounting & rear suspension mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated/delaminated (0.1 (d))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear parking brake efficiency significantly reduced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users BORDERLINE (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 140,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 134,948 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2021 128,236 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 120,315 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 109,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,241 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 87,241 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 78,460 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 78,460 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 67,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside and nearside rear tyre walls cracked.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 67,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside and nearside rear tyre walls cracked.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,579 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,139 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 46,139 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,412 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 36,412 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,175 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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DG08 LFZ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG08 LFZ, 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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DG08 LFZ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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