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E111 UAX

1988 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,491 mi
Last recorded157,491 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE111 UAX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 157,491 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 157,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross-member below boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 157,439 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

PETROL PIPES FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

Pass 25 Mar 2014 150,419 miles

Oil leak

front disc dust covers corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 138,960 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 134,510 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 130,456 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 130,430 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 127,982 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front backplates badly corroded

general corrosion to body and sills. Sill previously repaired

Pass 9 Jun 2009 125,136 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 125,136 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 123,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 122,410 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 120,886 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 120,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2006 120,095 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 120,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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E111 UAX is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E111 UAX, 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 E111 UAX registered?

E111 UAX is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 April 1988.

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