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D196 TGJ

1987 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,885 mi
Last recorded55,885 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD196 TGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,885 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 50,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,020 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 48,742 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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D196 TGJ is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D196 TGJ, 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 D196 TGJ registered?

D196 TGJ is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D196 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D196 TGJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D196 TGJ have outstanding finance?

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