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D281 BPD

1987 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,540 mi
Last recorded48,540 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 BPD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,540 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 48,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower door shut / outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 44,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 44,691 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 42,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty in places

nsr brake / not as good as o/s

Pass 26 May 2015 42,007 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty in places

nsr brake / not as good as o/s

Pass 28 May 2014 38,861 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 38,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 36,980 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nsr tyre worn on outer edge / slight age perrishing

osr wheel cylinder slight seepage ?

Pass 30 May 2012 35,633 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre slight age perrishing

Pass 3 May 2011 34,357 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 34,052 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 33,766 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2009 33,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 30,872 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 30,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2006 29,370 miles

rear tyre slight age cracking

Pass 20 May 2005 28,658 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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D281 BPD is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D281 BPD, 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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D281 BPD is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 May 1987.

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