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DN57 ZGE

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,844 mi
Last recorded208,844 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 ZGE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 208,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 193,206 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 159,972 miles

Non-standard wheel nut fitted to N/S/F wheel

Fail 2 Aug 2012 159,972 miles

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

Non-standard wheel nut fitted to N/S/F wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2011 133,059 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear seats in boot area are in the away position so full inspection not done

nearside front bumper plastic trim missing

Fail 16 Jun 2011 133,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear seats in boot area are in the away position so full inspection not done

nearside front bumper plastic trim missing

nearside rear tyre is slightly miss shapen

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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DN57 ZGE is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN57 ZGE, 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 DN57 ZGE registered?

DN57 ZGE is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is DN57 ZGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN57 ZGE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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