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E280 VBU

1988 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,072 mi
Last recorded89,072 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE280 VBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 89,072 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 89,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 81,109 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 81,109 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes slightly erratic

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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E280 VBU is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E280 VBU, 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 E280 VBU registered?

E280 VBU is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 January 1988.

Is E280 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E280 VBU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E280 VBU have outstanding finance?

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