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E263 YKM

1988 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,920 mi
Last recorded133,920 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE263 YKM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 133,920 miles

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE CORRODING

N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S FRONT AND REAR VALVE STEMS STARTING TO PERISH

O/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED AND AND CORRODED

Fail 23 Jul 2008 133,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front pipe exhaust section corroding

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s front and o/s rear valve stems perishing

o/s rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 131,206 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

FUEL LINES UNDER VEHICLE CORRODING

O/S REAR VALVE STEM STARTING TO PERISH

REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODING

Fail 17 Jul 2007 131,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

FUEL LINES UNDER VEHICLE CORRODING

O/S FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

O/S REAR VALVE STEM STARTING TO PERISH

REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODING

Pass 28 Jul 2006 128,180 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 128,180 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

BRAKE PIPES INTO BOTH REAR BRAKE DRUMS CORRODING

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

O/S REAR TYRE VALVE PERISHING

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S REAR A/ROLL STAY BAR BUSHES

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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E263 YKM is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E263 YKM, 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 E263 YKM registered?

E263 YKM is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E263 YKM safe to buy?

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