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E289 WEP

1988 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

172,161 mi
Last recorded172,161 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE289 WEP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 172,161 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 164,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 156,761 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 149,546 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 140,971 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 131,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 131,684 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 128,109 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 117,232 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 105,618 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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E289 WEP is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E289 WEP, 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 E289 WEP registered?

E289 WEP is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E289 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E289 WEP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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