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E473 DPK

1987 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,830 mi
Last recorded124,830 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE473 DPK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2008 124,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 118,478 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2006 114,064 miles

hc level aproaching maximum hc 1082 max allowed 1200

Fail 27 Mar 2006 113,878 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E473 DPK is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E473 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 E473 DPK registered?

E473 DPK is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 September 1987.

Is E473 DPK safe to buy?

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