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E397 XAM

1987 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,736 mi
Last recorded88,736 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE397 XAM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2019 88,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in middle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both offsides excessively cracked on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension arms/shockers/subframe rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2018 88,410 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 88,410 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,982 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wings (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under lower sills (5.2.6)

both front and offside rear tyres deteriorating on side walls

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,461 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills (2.4.A.3)

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

both front and o/s/r inner tyre sidewalls deteriorated

both outer sills corroded

under side corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 87,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills (2.4.A.3)

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

both front and o/s/r inner tyre sidewalls deteriorated

both outer sills corroded

under side corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,997 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

both front coil springs corroded

brake bolts corroded

general corrosion to underbody

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre inner sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,481 miles

front brake bolts rusted

under side rusted

Fail 2 Oct 2014 86,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

front brake bolts rusted

under side rusted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,909 miles

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

both rear inner wings and floor rusting

hc emissions high on tick over

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,263 miles

HC emissions high on tick over

offside floor rusting

Fail 27 Sep 2012 85,263 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

HC emissions high on tick over

offside floor rusting

Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,357 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 83,707 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,978 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,640 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 81,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 80,337 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 78,842 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 78,842 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 777,198 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 77,198 miles

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

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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E397 XAM is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 E397 XAM, 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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E397 XAM is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 November 1987.

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