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B491 YBX

1985 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,422 mi
Last recorded161,422 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB491 YBX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 161,422 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 156,243 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 150,296 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 148,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 143,777 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 139,447 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 135,912 miles

Oil leak engine

Pass 5 Nov 2015 133,758 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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B491 YBX is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B491 YBX, 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 B491 YBX registered?

B491 YBX is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B491 YBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B491 YBX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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