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E234 RAX

1987 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,196 mi
Last recorded85,196 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE234 RAX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,196 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 84,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 84,381 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 21 Dec 2013 83,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 82,870 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 81,656 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 76,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 73,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 72,103 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 70,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2005 67,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E234 RAX is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 E234 RAX, 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 E234 RAX registered?

E234 RAX is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 September 1987.

Is E234 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E234 RAX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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