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A778 SDV

1984 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,701 mi
Last recorded143,701 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Toyota Corolla89,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA778 SDV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 143,701 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 143,010 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 148,202 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs grooved and pitted

play in nearside rear lower suspension arm

Fail 17 Oct 2011 143,010 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Front brake discs grooved and pitted.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Offside rear diff seal leaking.

Play in nearside rear lower suspention arm.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 157,999 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 157,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 196,385 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 196,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A778 SDV is a 1984 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A778 SDV, 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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A778 SDV is a 1984 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 April 1984.

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