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401D161

2008 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,297 mi
Last recorded162,297 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Corolla82,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration401D161
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 162,297 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 162,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 156,188 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 156,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 148,637 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 146,391 miles

Offside Rear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 146,381 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 146,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 128,863 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 118,565 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 94,933 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,767 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 15 Dec 2011 63,707 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 63,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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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401D161 is a 2008 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 401D161, 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 401D161 registered?

401D161 is a 2008 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is 401D161 safe to buy?

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