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B357 DCV

1985 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,106 mi
Last recorded71,106 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB357 DCV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2007 71,106 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 71,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,902 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 69,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 68,084 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 68,084 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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B357 DCV is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B357 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.

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What year was B357 DCV registered?

B357 DCV is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1985.

Is B357 DCV safe to buy?

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