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E203 MTC

1988 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,828 mi
Last recorded83,828 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE203 MTC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,828 miles

rear tyres perished and cracking in sidewalls

various body panel damage

Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,804 miles

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

rear tyres perished and cracking in sidewalls

various body panel damage

Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,008 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 82,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,333 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 81,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front wiper torn on end

Fail 17 Sep 2008 80,075 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

various damaged body panels

Pass 17 Sep 2008 80,075 miles

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

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

various damaged body panels

Pass 19 Sep 2007 78,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,026 miles

n/s/f door will not open fully

Fail 1 Sep 2005 75,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 75,490 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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E203 MTC is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E203 MTC, 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 E203 MTC registered?

E203 MTC is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 June 1988.

Is E203 MTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E203 MTC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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