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A38 WHK

1984 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

194,133 mi
Last recorded194,133 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Toyota Corolla89,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA38 WHK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 194,133 miles

Brakes tested using decelerometer as front bumper too low for brake tester rollers

Pass 20 Jun 2022 193,799 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 192,635 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 190,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 187,125 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 187,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2016 181,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 170,247 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 163,775 miles

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

all four tyres perished on side walls

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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A38 WHK is a 1984 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A38 WHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A38 WHK registered?

A38 WHK is a 1984 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A38 WHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A38 WHK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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