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D978 FDC

1987 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,739 mi
Last recorded99,739 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD978 FDC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 99,739 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 99,714 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 99,672 miles

Coil spring corroded Fronts and rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded front and rear, both sides. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 99,551 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,533 miles

unable too make full inpection of underside of vehicle components due to underseal

Pass 9 Oct 2014 99,133 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 99,133 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,894 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 96,448 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

horn tone low

Fail 1 Nov 2011 96,446 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

horn tone low

nearside number plate lamp dull

Pass 4 Nov 2010 95,650 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 94,765 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,973 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 89,980 miles

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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D978 FDC is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D978 FDC, 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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D978 FDC is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 March 1987.

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