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E238 MHW

1988 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,162 mi
Last recorded110,162 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE238 MHW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2009 110,162 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 108,743 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 108,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak on cylinder head

Pass 23 Feb 2007 106,567 miles

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

surface corrosion to various areas of underside/outer sills /floor

Pass 6 Mar 2006 104,385 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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E238 MHW is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E238 MHW, 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 E238 MHW registered?

E238 MHW is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 April 1988.

Is E238 MHW safe to buy?

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