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B480 XWY

1985 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,289 mi
Last recorded225,289 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB480 XWY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 225,289 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 221,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 221,027 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 220,939 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 220,559 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 21,432 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no rear seats fitted

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,432 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

no rear seats fitted

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 216,224 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 216,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.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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B480 XWY is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B480 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

How do I check the history of B480 XWY?

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What year was B480 XWY registered?

B480 XWY is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B480 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B480 XWY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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