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B261 XDV

1985 Toyota Corolla

Gold Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,405 mi
Last recorded100,405 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB261 XDV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 100,405 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside steering rack slight play

Fail 3 Oct 2011 100,327 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside steering rack slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,554 miles

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

nearside steering rack slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2010 92,433 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside steering rack slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2009 87,293 miles

nearside c.v boot deteriorated

nearside rear wheel arch taped up

Pass 13 Sep 2008 82,763 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 82,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 70,855 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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B261 XDV is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Gold with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B261 XDV, 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 B261 XDV registered?

B261 XDV is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 March 1985.

Is B261 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B261 XDV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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