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A42 EPM

1984 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,991 mi
Last recorded93,991 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Toyota Corolla89,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA42 EPM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 93,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 93,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 92,040 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 91,849 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,754 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 90,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 89,459 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,737 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,802 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 86,876 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 85,972 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 84,682 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 83,903 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 83,764 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 82,629 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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A42 EPM is a 1984 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A42 EPM, 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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What year was A42 EPM registered?

A42 EPM is a 1984 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 March 1984.

Is A42 EPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A42 EPM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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