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G208 VPK

1990 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,173 mi
Last recorded118,173 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1990 Toyota Corolla91,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG208 VPK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 118,173 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 117,581 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 116,955 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 116,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 115,980 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 115,980 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 115,292 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAK

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 114,620 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 113,023 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 111,346 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 107,985 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 103,274 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 103,274 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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G208 VPK is a 1990 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 91,164 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 G208 VPK, 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 36 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 G208 VPK registered?

G208 VPK is a 1990 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G208 VPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G208 VPK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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