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B179 ATG

1984 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,440 mi
Last recorded101,440 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1984 Toyota Corolla89,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB179 ATG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 101,440 miles

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 100,553 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 100,535 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion starting to form in o/s/r inner wheel arch near to top suspension mount

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 100,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion starting to form in o/s/r inner wheel arch near to top suspension mount

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 100,167 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,649 miles

o/s rear inner wing rusty

o/s rear wing has rust

Fail 14 Jun 2011 99,649 miles

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

o/s rear inner wing rusty

o/s rear wing has rust

Pass 7 Jun 2010 98,615 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 97,741 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 97,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 96,587 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 95,231 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 95,231 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 93,649 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 93,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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B179 ATG is a 1984 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B179 ATG, 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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B179 ATG is a 1984 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 August 1984.

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