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DS08 YSG

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 YSG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,701 miles

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

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

service brake:service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,337 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,894 miles

rear tyres are going out of shape on inner tread

Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,448 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,996 miles

Both rear tyres are going out of shape and scuffing on inner edges

Fail 13 Jun 2012 39,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres are going out of shape and scuffing on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 32,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are going out of shape and wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,059 miles

both rear tyres are going out of shape and wearing on inner edges

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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DS08 YSG is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS08 YSG, 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 DS08 YSG registered?

DS08 YSG is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DS08 YSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 YSG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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