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E120 BGT

1988 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,904 mi
Last recorded156,904 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE120 BGT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 156,904 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 151,342 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 147,372 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 147,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 143,561 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 137,035 miles

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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E120 BGT is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E120 BGT, 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 E120 BGT registered?

E120 BGT is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E120 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E120 BGT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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