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B289 KCH

1985 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,692 mi
Last recorded45,692 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB289 KCH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,692 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,155 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,763 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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B289 KCH is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B289 KCH, 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 B289 KCH registered?

B289 KCH is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 April 1985.

Is B289 KCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B289 KCH shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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