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B162 CTW

1985 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,487 mi
Last recorded109,487 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB162 CTW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,487 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Sep 2021 109,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,199 miles

Offside Rear Slight corrosion on outer sill

Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,148 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,062 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,458 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 103,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,649 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,404 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 99,056 miles

n/s/f inner c.v gaitor weeping grease

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

small pin hole in rear exhaust section

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,806 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,448 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,003 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 89,494 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,220 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 85,439 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,516 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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B162 CTW is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B162 CTW, 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 B162 CTW registered?

B162 CTW is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 May 1985.

Is B162 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B162 CTW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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