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E271 HJM

1988 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,583 mi
Last recorded156,583 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE271 HJM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2007 156,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advanced wear in nearside rear anti roll bar link

corrosion in offside front to rear brake pipe

offside front brake hose in very poor condition

windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2006 143,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake hoses perished

Pass 13 Feb 2006 143,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake hoses perished

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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E271 HJM is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 95,815 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 E271 HJM, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E271 HJM registered?

E271 HJM is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E271 HJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E271 HJM shows 3 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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