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PIA 5279

1990 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,535 mi
Last recorded75,535 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 Toyota Corolla91,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIA 5279
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2007 75,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 71,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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PIA 5279 is a 1990 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PIA 5279, 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 PIA 5279 registered?

PIA 5279 is a 1990 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is PIA 5279 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIA 5279 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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