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A897 RAV

1984 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,446 mi
Last recorded116,446 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Toyota Corolla89,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA897 RAV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 116,446 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 114,595 miles

N/s rear outer sill in poor condition

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 110,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 107,638 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 102,993 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 99,445 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,333 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 93,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 93,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 93,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 93,451 miles

front no plate minor damage

Pass 11 Apr 2007 93,451 miles

all rear metal brake pipes showing advanced corosion

Fail 11 Apr 2007 93,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all rear metal brake pipes showing advanced corosion

Fail 12 Mar 2007 93,451 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 93,451 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 93,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear wheel arches corroded/split

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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A897 RAV is a 1984 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A897 RAV, 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 A897 RAV registered?

A897 RAV is a 1984 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 February 1984.

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