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G738 XPJ

1988 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,676 mi
Last recorded169,676 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 XPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 169,676 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 169,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 160,401 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 160,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 153,900 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 153,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2005 141,420 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 141,246 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S windscreen washer not working

slight play in steering rack on O/S

windscreen scratched

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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G738 XPJ is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G738 XPJ, 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 G738 XPJ registered?

G738 XPJ is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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