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VIL 8701

1990 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,738 mi
Last recorded90,738 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Toyota Corolla91,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 8701
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 90,738 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,064 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,832 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 73,695 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 73,140 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 68,626 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 64,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,975 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 59,975 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 55,253 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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VIL 8701 is a 1990 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VIL 8701, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIL 8701 registered?

VIL 8701 is a 1990 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 November 1990.

Is VIL 8701 safe to buy?

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