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E491 HTP

1987 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,800 mi
Last recorded37,800 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE491 HTP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 37,800 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 37,605 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 37,477 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 37,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 37,284 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake application

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 5 Aug 2022 37,284 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake application

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2021 37,129 miles

Front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Scilencer slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2020 36,760 miles

front and rear suspension slightly corroded.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 4 Aug 2020 36,758 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension slightly corroded.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 36,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,467 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 36,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

has corrosion under the car not affecting the structure of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,557 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,149 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 35,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,908 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,436 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 34,436 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,953 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,139 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,474 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,906 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 31,906 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,327 miles

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,827 miles

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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E491 HTP is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E491 HTP, 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 E491 HTP registered?

E491 HTP is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E491 HTP safe to buy?

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