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SLY 391

1987 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,799 mi
Last recorded44,799 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota Corolla93,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLY 391
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 44,799 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 44,788 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt and buckle not fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2024 44,788 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 44,701 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Not Fitted At Time Of Test.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,689 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt not fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 44,688 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt not fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2013 44,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust mountings in poor condition.

nsr seat belt not fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2013 44,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust mountings in poor condition.

nsr seat belt not fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,621 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr seat belt not fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2012 44,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr seat belt not fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsr seat belt not fitted. osr inertia reel. 2 rear seats.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,400 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 44,192 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,820 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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SLY 391 is a 1987 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 93,435 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 SLY 391, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SLY 391 registered?

SLY 391 is a 1987 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 August 1987.

Is SLY 391 safe to buy?

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