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D686 TGN

1987 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,610 mi
Last recorded47,610 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD686 TGN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 47,610 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,594 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 47,464 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 47,464 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 46,909 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 46,909 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,927 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,511 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,907 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 44,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,413 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 44,413 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,655 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,772 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,125 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,378 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,941 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 37,939 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,731 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D686 TGN is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 D686 TGN, 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 D686 TGN registered?

D686 TGN is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 June 1987.

Is D686 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D686 TGN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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