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E372 HBJ

1987 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,407 mi
Last recorded143,407 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE372 HBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 143,407 miles

N/S/R outer sill rusty

O/S/R brake binding slight

O/S/R lamp damaged

exhaust system poor slight leaks front and rear

no key for fuel cap

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Nov 2008 143,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/R outer sill rusty

O/S/R brake binding slight

O/S/R lamp damaged

exhaust system poor slight leaks front and rear

no key for fuel cap

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Apr 2007 127,504 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 127,354 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

centre exhaust poor

front brake hoses perished

no key for petrol cap

unable to see front brake pads

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Feb 2006 112,622 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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E372 HBJ is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E372 HBJ, 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 E372 HBJ registered?

E372 HBJ is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 October 1987.

Is E372 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E372 HBJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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