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H981 VBD

1990 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

884,361 mi
Last recorded884,361 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Toyota Corolla91,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH981 VBD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 884,361 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 88,265 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 82,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,498 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 77,498 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,902 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 72,901 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,666 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 72,663 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,396 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,013 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 72,013 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,939 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 70,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,806 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,276 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 68,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,093 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 67,093 miles

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

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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H981 VBD is a 1990 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 H981 VBD, 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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H981 VBD is a 1990 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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