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H378 HBC

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,229 mi
Last recorded90,229 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH378 HBC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,229 miles

Bonett safety catch return spring broken

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake hoses starting to perrish

Front brakes back-plates corroding

Fuel filler neck & breather pipe corroded badly

General corrosion, inc. components

Multi-vee belts deteriorating

Other old sections of brake pipes corroding

Unable to fully view all sections of brake pipes; suspect corrosion eg under front-to-rear pipes shield

Unable to view brakes for wear etc

Fail 17 Apr 2013 90,229 miles

Bonett safety catch return spring broken

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake hoses starting to perrish

Front brakes back-plates corroding

Fuel filler neck & breather pipe corroded badly

General corrosion, inc. components

Multi-vee belts deteriorating

Other old sections of brake pipes corroding

Unable to fully view all sections of brake pipes; suspect corrosion eg under front-to-rear pipes shield

Unable to view brakes for wear etc

Pass 4 May 2012 88,970 miles

'Other' brake pipes corrosion

Fuel filler neck, breather pipe & tank-seam etc. corroding

Recommend remove front-to-rear brake/fuel pipes guard for full corrosion inspection. Unable to fully view, corrosion known to exist!

Slight play- nearside front wheel bearing

Some brake and fuel pipes previously greased; presume corrosion

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear

Various components and underbody corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2012 88,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

'Other' brake pipes corrosion

Alternator belt begining to fray

Fuel filler neck, breather pipe & tank-seam etc. corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Recommend remove front-to-rear brake/fuel pipes guard for full corrosion inspection. Unable to fully view, corrosion known to exist!

Slight play- nearside front wheel bearing

Some brake and fuel pipes previously greased; presume corrosion

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear

Various components and underbody corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,642 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corossion n/s and o/s rear chassis - inner wings

Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,816 miles

Condensation in offside rear lamp

Exhaust leak- front pipe area (borderline pass / fail), Recommend attention.

Play in offside front hub bearing

Some brake pipes corroding and some previously greased (presume corrosion)

Some rear brakes fluctuations

Fail 26 Apr 2010 85,816 miles

Condensation in offside rear lamp

Exhaust leak- front pipe area (borderline pass / fail), Recommend attention.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in offside front hub bearing

Some brake pipes corroding and some previously greased (presume corrosion)

Some rear brakes fluctuations

Pass 23 Apr 2009 83,516 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/ and o/s rear body corroded along side chassis members

o/s/r suspension turret and inner wing corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2009 83,516 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/ and o/s rear body corroded along side chassis members

o/s/r suspension turret and inner wing corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,453 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion around both rear trailing arm mountings

Fail 24 Apr 2008 80,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion around both rear trailing arm mountings

Pass 26 Apr 2007 77,332 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 77,332 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 73,813 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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H378 HBC is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 85,507 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 H378 HBC, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H378 HBC registered?

H378 HBC is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 1991.

Is H378 HBC safe to buy?

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