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DV08 GEJ

2008 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,239 mi
Last recorded236,239 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 GEJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 236,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 236,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb possibly not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 206,887 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 206,887 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 196,880 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 172,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 172,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,253 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 121,256 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 101,632 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,251 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 82,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,690 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 64,536 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,536 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,386 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,143 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 35,790 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,128 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DV08 GEJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DV08 GEJ, 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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DV08 GEJ is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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