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B448 XWY

1985 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

181,572 mi
Last recorded181,572 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB448 XWY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 181,572 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 143,076 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 143,016 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 142,592 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 141,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 82,009 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 82,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

nearside front and offside front wipers split

Pass 27 Jun 2007 152,380 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 152,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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B448 XWY is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B448 XWY, 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 B448 XWY registered?

B448 XWY is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is B448 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B448 XWY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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