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B354 DCV

1985 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,134 mi
Last recorded104,134 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB354 DCV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 104,134 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 104,031 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 103,766 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 103,204 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 102,264 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 101,349 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 99,653 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,751 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 95,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/r sill end slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 95,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s/r sill end slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 93,569 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (155/80/13)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 91,399 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,874 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 86,533 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,994 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 82,670 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 80,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 78,145 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,459 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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B354 DCV is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 B354 DCV, 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 B354 DCV registered?

B354 DCV is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 May 1985.

Is B354 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B354 DCV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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