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D381 NKM

1987 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,428 mi
Last recorded72,428 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD381 NKM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 72,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 70,428 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both outer sills and end sills rusty but not holed

chip in o/s/f h/lamp

Fail 19 Jul 2011 68,529 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both outer sills and end sills rusty but not holed

chip in o/s/f h/lamp

Pass 24 Jul 2010 67,191 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 67,191 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both inner sills rusty but not holed

both rear end sills rusty but not holed

chip in o/s/f h/lamp

n/s/f wiper blade slightly split

rear centre lap belt not tested buckal under seat

Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,228 miles

fuel pipes rusting

Fail 20 Jul 2009 66,228 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,253 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

Fail 26 Jul 2007 64,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2006 63,150 miles

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

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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D381 NKM is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D381 NKM, 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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D381 NKM is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D381 NKM safe to buy?

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