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EN08 FHX

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

174,251 mi
Last recorded174,251 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 FHX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 174,251 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 174,251 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 169,406 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 157,086 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 145,576 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 145,576 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 133,811 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 133,811 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 121,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 121,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 111,329 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 97,490 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 97,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,362 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 92,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 86,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 69,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,259 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,936 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front lower inner panel repair present

Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front lower inner panel repair present

Pass 6 Aug 2012 36,626 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 36,626 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,140 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,263 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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EN08 FHX is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 82,149 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 EN08 FHX, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EN08 FHX registered?

EN08 FHX is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 July 2008.

Is EN08 FHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 FHX shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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