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E434 DTW

1987 Toyota Corolla

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,625 mi
Last recorded144,625 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE434 DTW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 144,625 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bumper insecure

brake pipes croded under plastic cover

Fail 11 Mar 2010 144,625 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes croded under plastic cover

Pass 28 Feb 2008 142,831 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 142,825 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2006 134,988 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 134,975 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 126,725 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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E434 DTW is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E434 DTW, 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 E434 DTW registered?

E434 DTW is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 December 1987.

Is E434 DTW safe to buy?

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