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E489 XMA

1987 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

150,408 mi
Last recorded150,408 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2005
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE489 XMA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2005 150,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E489 XMA is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 E489 XMA, 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 E489 XMA registered?

E489 XMA is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E489 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E489 XMA shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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