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D859 PNA

1987 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,900 mi
Last recorded29,900 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD859 PNA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 29,900 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 29,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 29,626 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 29,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 28,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 28,155 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 27,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 27,800 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 27,800 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 27,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack end joints

Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,420 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 27,420 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,960 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 26,272 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,670 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 24,854 miles

advise on all four tyres outer side walls slight perished

advise on front discs slight corroison

advise on front steering rackends slight play

advise on offside front c v boot slight leakage

Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,922 miles

all four tyres cracking due to the age of the tyres.not showing cords.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,303 miles

advise on all four tyre outer side walls slight perished

advise on nearside rear chassis suface corrosion

advise on offside and nearside front discs slight suface corrosion

advise on offside and nearside front rack ends slight play

advise on rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

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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D859 PNA is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D859 PNA, 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 D859 PNA registered?

D859 PNA is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D859 PNA safe to buy?

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