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E140 YGJ

1988 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,186 mi
Last recorded143,186 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE140 YGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 143,186 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 143,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 141,844 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 141,840 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 140,472 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 140,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 139,042 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 139,039 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 137,600 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 137,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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E140 YGJ is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E140 YGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E140 YGJ registered?

E140 YGJ is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 February 1988.

Is E140 YGJ safe to buy?

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