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H917 PKU

1990 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,148 mi
Last recorded77,148 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota Corolla91,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH917 PKU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 77,148 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sills Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Rods Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Rods Bushes Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 76,980 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

General Underbody Corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,970 miles

Signs of corrosion underneath

Fail 28 Nov 2016 76,970 miles

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

Signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,255 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Signs of corrosion underneath

Fail 14 Oct 2014 76,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 8 May 2013 71,717 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 68,968 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 61,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 55,239 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,789 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 51,782 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,712 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 43,708 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 36,153 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,921 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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H917 PKU is a 1990 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H917 PKU, 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 H917 PKU registered?

H917 PKU is a 1990 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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