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E278 DTT

1987 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,993 mi
Last recorded66,993 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 DTT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 66,993 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2008 66,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2007 66,095 miles

Clutch fluid very low

Offside and nearside front tyre sidewalls badly cracked.

Fail 23 Nov 2007 66,091 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Clutch fluid very low

Offside and nearside front tyre sidewalls badly cracked.

Fail 13 Nov 2006 65,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 65,289 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 64,073 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 64,073 miles

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

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

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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E278 DTT is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc 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 E278 DTT, 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 E278 DTT registered?

E278 DTT is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E278 DTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E278 DTT shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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