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B506 EFL

1985 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,988 mi
Last recorded137,988 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB506 EFL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 137,988 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 137,988 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 135,860 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 135,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 134,063 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 134,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 131,769 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 131,769 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 129,164 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 129,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 125,499 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2006 123,414 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 123,414 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B506 EFL is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 B506 EFL, 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 B506 EFL registered?

B506 EFL is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 May 1985.

Is B506 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B506 EFL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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