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E157 LRW

1988 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,948 mi
Last recorded113,948 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE157 LRW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 113,948 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general under vehicle corrosion

os rear brake binding slightly

rear number plate cracked

various minor windscreen damage

Fail 9 Mar 2009 112,871 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

corrosion to os and ns outer sills at rear

rear number plate cracked

windscreen chipped in central swept area

Pass 9 Mar 2009 112,871 miles

corrosion to os and ns outer sills at rear

rear number plate cracked

windscreen chipped in central swept area

Pass 7 Apr 2008 111,048 miles

corrosion to os and ns outer sills at rear

exhaust system in a corroded condition

general minor windscreen damage

os front tyre worn on outer edge

os steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2007 109,308 miles

corrosion to both outer sills at rear †windscreen chipped in ns swept area corrosion to exhaust system †corrosion to boot floor general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 2 May 2006 107,364 miles

corrosion to both outer sills at rear †corrosion to exhaust centre section †os front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2006 107,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to both outer sills at rear †corrosion to exhaust centre section †os front tyre worn on inner edge

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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E157 LRW is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E157 LRW, 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 E157 LRW registered?

E157 LRW is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is E157 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E157 LRW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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