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E485 EFP

1987 Toyota Corolla

Gold Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,141 mi
Last recorded90,141 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE485 EFP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 90,141 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 90,140 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 87,844 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 85,577 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 85,577 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E485 EFP is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Gold with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E485 EFP, 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 E485 EFP registered?

E485 EFP is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E485 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E485 EFP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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