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A438 LLP

1984 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

129,375 mi
Last recorded129,375 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1984 Toyota Corolla89,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA438 LLP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2014 129,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 125,881 miles

non standard exhaust system hanging low

oil leaks in engine and back axle

power steering pipes not present

Fail 2 Feb 2012 125,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

non standard exhaust system hanging low

oil leaks in engine and back axle

power steering pipes not present

Pass 22 Jan 2011 117,792 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 117,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 19 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 19 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 999,999 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 99,999 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 99,999 miles

fuel pipes corroded

loud exhaust fitted

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2007 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2006 99,999 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 99,999 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering rack

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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A438 LLP is a 1984 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 A438 LLP, 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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A438 LLP is a 1984 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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