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DG08 OSX

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,686 mi
Last recorded134,686 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 OSX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 134,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2023 134,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 126,586 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 115,046 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 115,046 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 105,811 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,261 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 102,261 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,494 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,613 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,089 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,972 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 65,972 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,756 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,985 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 45,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,509 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OSX is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG08 OSX, 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 DG08 OSX registered?

DG08 OSX is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is DG08 OSX safe to buy?

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