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C28 HKS

1986 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,155 mi
Last recorded172,155 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Toyota Corolla82,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 HKS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 172,155 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

os and n/s floor sections corroded an weak.

Fail 9 Jun 2025 172,155 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

os and n/s floor sections corroded an weak.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 171,985 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 171,983 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2010 171,909 miles

brake hoses started to perish

corrosion on springs

excessive underseal underfloor couldnt view

slight leak on exhaust

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2009 171,371 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 171,371 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

rear tyres started to wear

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion all under car

couldnt view brake pads

couldnt view outter sills due to side kit

excessive underseal under floor

slight play on offside front ball joint

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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C28 HKS is a 1986 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 82,495 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 C28 HKS, 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 40 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C28 HKS registered?

C28 HKS is a 1986 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C28 HKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C28 HKS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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