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E428 DPK

1987 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

73,258 mi
Last recorded73,258 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE428 DPK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,258 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 4 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

exhaust smoking

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2008 73,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 73,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Rear mudguard insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear of inner sills and rear chassis corroded not holed

Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,900 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 71,826 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general component corrosion

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2006 70,573 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 70,573 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

blue smoke from engine when revved,but not at idle.

some brake judder from rear service brakes.

some underbody corrossion developing around rear sills.

Pass 9 Sep 2005 69,266 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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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E428 DPK is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 E428 DPK, 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 E428 DPK registered?

E428 DPK is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E428 DPK safe to buy?

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