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E426 HCD

1987 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,463 mi
Last recorded209,463 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE426 HCD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 209,463 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front A pillars corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 209,450 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all underside suspension componants corroded

both a pillars corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 209,300 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

corrosion to A pillars & around upper windscreen

damage to windscreen

rear number plate deteriorated

slight corrosion rear inner sills

slight corrosion rear upper inner wheel arches

Pass 14 Jun 2016 209,258 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

damage to windscreen outside drivers view

Fail 14 Jun 2016 209,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

damage to windscreen outside drivers view

Pass 10 Jun 2015 209,033 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to offside front floor

heavy corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch at rear

Pass 10 Jun 2014 208,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to underside of vehicle front to rear

cracks in screen

Fail 10 Jun 2014 208,895 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to underside of vehicle front to rear

cracks in screen

Pass 5 Jun 2013 208,687 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to rear inner sill panels behind wheel arches and to rear chassis

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

radiator in poor condition

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight rear exhaust leak at join

Fail 5 Jun 2013 208,685 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to rear inner sill panels behind wheel arches and to rear chassis

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

radiator in poor condition

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight rear exhaust leak at join

Pass 13 Jun 2012 208,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to rear floors

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch panels at rear (shackle mount)

crack in windscreen outside swept area

heavy corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches at front and rear

Fail 13 Jun 2012 208,467 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to rear floors

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch panels at rear (shackle mount)

crack in windscreen outside swept area

heavy corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches at front and rear

Pass 2 Jun 2011 208,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 207,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear chassis and rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear inner sills

heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 18 Jun 2009 206,255 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion around rear leaf spring shakle brakets

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to offside front floor

corrosion to rear chassis and chassis crossmember

radiator in poor condition

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2009 206,253 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion around rear leaf spring shakle brakets

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to offside front floor

corrosion to rear chassis and chassis crossmember

radiator in poor condition

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2008 203,068 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to rear chassis

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2008 203,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to rear chassis

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2007 201,395 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to offside front floor, inner sills and to rear chassis

crack in windscreen

nearside front tyre on the limit and has a split in the outer side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2006 200,878 miles

corrosion offside rear floor, front to rear metal brake pipes.

leaf spring rear shackle bushes

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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E426 HCD is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 E426 HCD, 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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E426 HCD is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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