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E127 BAO

1988 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,417 mi
Last recorded90,417 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE127 BAO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 90,417 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 87,564 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 87,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 85,075 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 85,075 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 82,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 82,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 78,880 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 78,873 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant leaking

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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E127 BAO is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E127 BAO, 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 E127 BAO registered?

E127 BAO is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 February 1988.

Is E127 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E127 BAO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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