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D423 OVU

1987 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,898 mi
Last recorded104,898 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD423 OVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 104,898 miles

vehicle under body under sealed

Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,503 miles

Vehicle under body under-sealed

Pass 11 Jun 2018 103,370 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 103,270 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 96,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,801 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

very slight movement in steering mechanism

Pass 21 Mar 2012 93,196 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 93,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 88,238 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 88,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Emmissin not tested due to backbox missing

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both front floor panels slightly corroded but not enough to fail

brakes not tested due to brake pipe leaking

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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D423 OVU is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D423 OVU, 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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What year was D423 OVU registered?

D423 OVU is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D423 OVU safe to buy?

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