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D709 JEL

1987 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,245 mi
Last recorded99,245 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD709 JEL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 99,245 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,209 miles

near side rear wheel arch corroded

off side inner wing holed and corroded at rear

Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,077 miles

near side front side light lens damaged

near side rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in near side inner steering rack joint

Pass 1 Mar 2010 95,772 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 95,772 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

steering rack inner joints worn and slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,686 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 94,685 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 93,515 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 93,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 92,297 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 92,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2006 91,000 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

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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D709 JEL is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D709 JEL, 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 D709 JEL registered?

D709 JEL is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 April 1987.

Is D709 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D709 JEL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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