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B451 XVW

1984 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,892 mi
Last recorded71,892 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Toyota Corolla89,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB451 XVW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 71,892 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 71,840 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 71,840 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,682 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,662 miles

some smoke and engine oil low

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,386 miles

corrosion to os ns rear wheel arches

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,014 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to front to rear metal pipes

corrosion to os/ns rear wheel arches

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,513 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 70,507 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blade condition

Fail 9 Feb 2010 69,982 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,982 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,288 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in both rack arms

slight play in rear anti roll bar

Fail 29 Feb 2008 68,397 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,629 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,517 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 66,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B451 XVW is a 1984 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1984 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 89,171 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 B451 XVW, 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 42 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B451 XVW registered?

B451 XVW is a 1984 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 August 1984.

Is B451 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B451 XVW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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