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A653 BKU

1984 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,186 mi
Last recorded148,186 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1984 Toyota Corolla89,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA653 BKU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 148,186 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 140,546 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 135,267 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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A653 BKU is a 1984 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A653 BKU, 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 A653 BKU registered?

A653 BKU is a 1984 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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