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E473 KWS

1987 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,405 mi
Last recorded133,405 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2009 133,405 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 127,738 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 127,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front exhast rubber mount deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2007 122,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

rear brake slight imbalance

Pass 17 Oct 2006 115,817 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 115,793 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 112,708 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 112,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside 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 KWS is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

E473 KWS is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 November 1987.

Is E473 KWS safe to buy?

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