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H703 VBV

1990 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,552 mi
Last recorded130,552 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Toyota Corolla91,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH703 VBV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 130,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

battery warning light on

both rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy showing signs of corrosion

front to rear brake and fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion but unable to fully examine due to covers fitted

o/s rear bumper insecure

slight movement in both front seats but not insecure

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Fail 14 Aug 2009 130,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

battery warning light on

both rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy showing signs of corrosion

front brake pads appear to be low but unable to fully examine

front to rear brake and fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion but unable to fully examine due to covers fitted

o/s rear bumper insecure

slight movement in both front seats but not insecure

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Pass 6 Aug 2008 119,475 miles

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

both rear and front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

grease around o/s front cv boot no split found

n/s front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded

o/s front outer sidelight out

slight movement in n/s rear anti roll bar bush

slight play in o/s front steering rack joint

Pass 30 Apr 2008 116,870 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 116,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2007 102,751 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 87,941 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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H703 VBV is a 1990 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 91,164 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 H703 VBV, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H703 VBV is a 1990 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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