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B453 XWY

1985 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,137 mi
Last recorded154,137 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB453 XWY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 154,137 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 149,967 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 148,843 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 138,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 120,658 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 120,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B453 XWY is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B453 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.

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What year was B453 XWY registered?

B453 XWY is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B453 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B453 XWY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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