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A224 XML

1984 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,408 mi
Last recorded91,408 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Toyota Corolla89,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA224 XML
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 91,408 miles

hand brake has travel

Pass 18 May 2022 91,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 7 Apr 2022 91,263 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside outer sill door step as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hazard lights not working

Pass 19 Feb 2021 91,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 90,186 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2015 89,936 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,099 miles

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Under vehicle has been undersealed

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust has been repaired with exhaust paste but not leaking at time of test

Fail 6 Apr 2011 86,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust has been repaired with exhaust paste but not leaking at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,926 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner trackrod slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2008 58,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check wheel bolts trims fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,445 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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A224 XML is a 1984 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 89,171 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 A224 XML, 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 42 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A224 XML is a 1984 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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