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E182 LRW

1988 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

152,340 mi
Last recorded152,340 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE182 LRW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 152,340 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 152,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust under car

Fail 29 Nov 2024 152,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake flex hoses perished and ferruels rusty

surface rust to floors and inner sills

surface rust under car to suspension and steering

Pass 8 Dec 2023 151,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general rust under car

hand brake travel

Pass 21 Nov 2022 151,851 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 151,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

battey light on

Pass 26 Nov 2021 151,535 miles

corrosion to sills/suspension mounts/components/pipes/floor.oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2020 150,928 miles

poss o/s/f wheel bearing wearing,corrosion to sub frames,sills,suspension components/mounts/pipes,o/s/r inner sill/arch small hole

Pass 20 Nov 2019 150,013 miles

corrosion to suspension components/mounts/sub frames/inner arches/inner and outer sills/pipes/floors/sill steps/servo

Fail 19 Nov 2019 150,013 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension components/mounts/sub frames/inner arches/inner and outer sills/pipes/floors/sill steps/servo

Pass 20 Nov 2018 149,267 miles

corrosion to sills,floors,suspension componments,pipes/mounts/ferrules

Pass 13 Dec 2017 148,814 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 148,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills,suspension mounts/components,sub frames,coil springs,floors,brake pipes/ferrules/servo

Pass 6 Dec 2016 148,452 miles

n/s/r inner arch holed borderline,o/s/r inner arch corroded almost through,corrosion to inner and outer sills,suspension mounts/components,brake pipes ferrules/servo

Pass 22 Dec 2015 147,884 miles

corrosion to servo,sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components,subframes,brake pipes/ferrules

n/s/f shock absorber weeping,unable to see brake pads

Fail 14 Dec 2015 147,884 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to servo,sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components,subframes,brake pipes/ferrules

n/s/f shock absorber weeping,unable to see brake pads

Pass 5 Jan 2015 146,774 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 146,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s inner and outer cv boots leaking,corrosion to suspension arms/mounts,inner and outer sills,brake pipes,ferrules,servo,oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 145,436 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 145,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner and outer sills,subframes,suspension mounts/components,brake pipes,brake ferrules,servo corroded,oil leak,n/s/r shock absorber weeping,play in brake pedal

Pass 17 Dec 2012 13,403 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 142,392 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 142,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake back plate corroded

offside front brake back plate missing

oil leaks

slight grease leak at nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

slight paly offside of rack

Pass 17 Dec 2010 140,481 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 140,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all coil springs corroded

front wipers split

Pass 14 Dec 2009 138,866 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

some areas of underbody rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2008 137,194 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 135,615 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 134,005 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 134,005 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler leak pipes corroded

nearside rear shock absorber leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2006 131,529 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 131,529 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

exaust corroded by back box

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack

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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E182 LRW is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 E182 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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E182 LRW is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 February 1988.

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