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E103 UPW

1988 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,783 mi
Last recorded102,783 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE103 UPW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 102,783 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust minor blow

rear chassis corroded

Fail 22 May 2009 102,782 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded

exhaust minor blow

rear chassis corroding

Pass 24 May 2008 98,366 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper & wing

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

slight misting o/s/f & n/s/r shock absorbers

Fail 21 May 2008 98,366 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

damage to n/s/f bumper & wing

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

slight misting o/s/f & n/s/r shock absorbers

Pass 6 Jul 2007 94,729 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 6 Jul 2007 94,729 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 10 Jul 2006 90,402 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E103 UPW is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 95,815 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 E103 UPW, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E103 UPW registered?

E103 UPW is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 May 1988.

Is E103 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E103 UPW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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