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B173 FPU

1985 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,171 mi
Last recorded176,171 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB173 FPU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 176,171 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2024 175,756 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2023 175,033 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2021 174,353 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 174,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 174,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 172,850 miles

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 171,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 171,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 170,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 170,802 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 166,888 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 166,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B173 FPU 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 76.9%.

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 B173 FPU, 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.

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What year was B173 FPU registered?

B173 FPU is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B173 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B173 FPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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