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HJ08 WYX

2008 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,392 mi
Last recorded118,392 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 WYX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,392 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 118,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 115,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 115,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% parking brake 60 % (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 113,135 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 110,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 110,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,621 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 102,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit &outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 91,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit &outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,927 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,159 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 9 Mar 2015 54,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,220 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 45,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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 15 Mar 2013 34,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,209 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,770 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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HJ08 WYX is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HJ08 WYX, 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 HJ08 WYX registered?

HJ08 WYX is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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