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E185 BGF

1988 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,298 mi
Last recorded60,298 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE185 BGF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2006 60,298 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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E185 BGF is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E185 BGF, 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 E185 BGF registered?

E185 BGF is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E185 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E185 BGF shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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