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EX08 VJA

2008 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,748 mi
Last recorded134,748 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 VJA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 134,748 miles

n/s/f top shock mount slight wear

Pass 10 Mar 2018 129,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 119,988 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 105,302 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 105,302 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 93,342 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,806 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,552 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,112 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,604 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 35,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VJA is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EX08 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

EX08 VJA is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is EX08 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 VJA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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