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B428 MKA

1985 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,271 mi
Last recorded83,271 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB428 MKA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 83,271 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,336 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 73,336 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 62,466 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,444 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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B428 MKA is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B428 MKA, 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 B428 MKA registered?

B428 MKA is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B428 MKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B428 MKA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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