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E457 OCV

1987 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,740 mi
Last recorded108,740 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE457 OCV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 108,740 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear inner wing /floor repaired from inside

Fail 4 Oct 2008 108,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s and n/s rear inner wing /floor repaired from inside

Pass 15 Oct 2007 106,996 miles

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

offside and nearside rear inner wings repaired from inside

Fail 15 Oct 2007 106,996 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside and nearside rear inner wings repaired from inside

Pass 2 Nov 2006 105,172 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 105,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 102,148 miles

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

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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E457 OCV is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc 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 E457 OCV, 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 E457 OCV registered?

E457 OCV is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E457 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E457 OCV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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