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B161 PEF

1985 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,197 mi
Last recorded150,197 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB161 PEF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 150,197 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 147,628 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 142,282 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 136,385 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 121,993 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 112,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 103,466 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 95,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 89,658 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 82,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 77,244 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 77,244 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2005 70,983 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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B161 PEF is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 89,098 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 B161 PEF, 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 41 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B161 PEF registered?

B161 PEF is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 April 1985.

Is B161 PEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B161 PEF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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