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E448 VGJ

1987 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,084 mi
Last recorded81,084 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2005
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE448 VGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2005 81,084 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 81,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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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E448 VGJ is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E448 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E448 VGJ registered?

E448 VGJ is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E448 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E448 VGJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E448 VGJ have outstanding finance?

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