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C16 CGT

1987 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,287 mi
Last recorded61,287 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 CGT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 61,287 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 60,230 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 59,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 58,689 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,477 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 57,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,826 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,508 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,547 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,628 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,760 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 48,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise:check behind plastic sill guards for evidence of corrosion.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,403 miles

advise:check behind plastic sill guards for evidence of corrosion.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 47,762 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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C16 CGT is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 93,435 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 C16 CGT, 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 39 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 C16 CGT registered?

C16 CGT is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 April 1987.

Is C16 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 CGT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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