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VIJ 1547

1988 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,294 mi
Last recorded173,294 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIJ 1547
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 173,294 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 173,294 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 163,822 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 163,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 13 Sep 2010 153,181 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 144,864 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 144,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 136,435 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 130,795 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 130,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 125,605 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 121,004 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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VIJ 1547 is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VIJ 1547, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIJ 1547 registered?

VIJ 1547 is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is VIJ 1547 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIJ 1547 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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