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H879 BEU

1990 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,458 mi
Last recorded58,458 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Toyota Corolla91,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH879 BEU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,458 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 58,457 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,183 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 50,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,226 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 44,224 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Blades (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,952 miles

Suggest check front pads

Fail 23 Jul 2014 36,952 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Suggest check front pads

Pass 5 Dec 2012 31,812 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 31,812 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,653 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 28,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 25,826 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,039 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,488 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,874 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 23,239 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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H879 BEU is a 1990 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 H879 BEU, 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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What year was H879 BEU registered?

H879 BEU is a 1990 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 December 1990.

Is H879 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H879 BEU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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