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E284 HLD

1988 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,743 mi
Last recorded73,743 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Toyota Corolla95,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE284 HLD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,168 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 73,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 72,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 72,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 71,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,128 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 70,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,564 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,898 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 65,068 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,068 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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E284 HLD is a 1988 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 E284 HLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E284 HLD?

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What year was E284 HLD registered?

E284 HLD is a 1988 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E284 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E284 HLD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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