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E225 NPY

1988 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

66,119 mi
Last recorded66,119 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE225 NPY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 66,119 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 66,110 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 66,110 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 66,098 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 66,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 66,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 66,073 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 66,043 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 66,031 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 66,016 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 65,986 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,896 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 65,896 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 65,872 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 64,751 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 63,956 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 63,248 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 59,351 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 54,004 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 54,004 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 49,997 miles

nearside rear light cluster reflector damaged

Fail 14 May 2009 49,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear light cluster reflector damaged

Pass 23 May 2008 46,861 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 46,861 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 41,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2007 41,146 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 36,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E225 NPY is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 E225 NPY, 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 E225 NPY registered?

E225 NPY is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 May 1988.

Is E225 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E225 NPY shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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