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D879 SOO

1987 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,183 mi
Last recorded142,183 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD879 SOO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 142,183 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 142,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise chip in windscreen

advise exhaust system has slight blow

advise n/s/f tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 7 Aug 2007 130,204 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 130,204 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 125,233 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

holes in rear inner wings behind bumper near rear seat belt mountings

lower front wings holed

rear arches corroded covered by moulding

Fail 20 Jun 2006 125,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

all four tyres close to limit

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

holes in rear inner wings behind bumper near rear seat belt mountings

lower front wings holed

rear arches corroded covered by moulding

Pass 1 Jul 2005 116,633 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 116,633 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR FUEL PIPES RUSTY

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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D879 SOO is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D879 SOO, 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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D879 SOO is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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