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E241 HPE

1988 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,129 mi
Last recorded49,129 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE241 HPE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 49,129 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 47,807 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,807 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 47,299 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 47,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 May 2007 47,050 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 47,050 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 46,721 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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E241 HPE is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E241 HPE, 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 E241 HPE registered?

E241 HPE is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E241 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E241 HPE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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