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EX08 RMU

2008 Toyota Corolla

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,057 mi
Last recorded184,057 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 RMU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 184,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 175,066 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 18 Oct 2021 175,058 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Oct 2020 160,498 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 160,498 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 138,057 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 138,057 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 119,084 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 119,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 102,962 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 102,648 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,408 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 88,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 1x 581 bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 1x 581 bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,607 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,787 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers split, not effecting the view to the front

offside front tyre is wearing smooth on the edges

Fail 28 Mar 2013 52,384 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers split, not effecting the view to the front

offside front tyre is wearing smooth on the edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,885 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,970 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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EX08 RMU is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EX08 RMU, 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 EX08 RMU registered?

EX08 RMU is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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