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FDZ 1819

1988 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

158,194 mi
Last recorded158,194 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDZ 1819
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2026 158,194 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody corroded in all prescribed areas

Pass 13 Feb 2025 158,194 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 158,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 158,194 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 157,560 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 151,139 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 145,007 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 144,039 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 144,037 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 144,031 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 142,618 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 141,149 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 137,581 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 134,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 129,137 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 124,190 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 124,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 120,493 miles

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

No lights fitted at time of test

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 119,917 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 107,513 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 96,369 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 96,366 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FDZ 1819 is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FDZ 1819, 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.

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What year was FDZ 1819 registered?

FDZ 1819 is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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