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E462 ECP

1987 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,579 mi
Last recorded88,579 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE462 ECP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 88,579 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 88,571 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 88,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 88,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,925 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 87,761 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 87,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 77,106 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 72,393 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 65,199 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 65,194 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E462 ECP is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E462 ECP, 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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E462 ECP is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 September 1987.

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