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D138 ARD

1987 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,334 mi
Last recorded103,334 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD138 ARD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 103,334 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 103,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 May 2008 102,324 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 102,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Offside & nearside outer c.v. boots perished.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2007 101,095 miles

headlamps aimed slightly low

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

plastic cover fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and fuel lines

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2007 101,080 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 May 2006 99,222 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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D138 ARD is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 D138 ARD, 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.

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D138 ARD is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D138 ARD safe to buy?

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