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B512 YBX

1985 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,250 mi
Last recorded173,250 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB512 YBX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 173,250 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 167,655 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 167,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front tyre perished

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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B512 YBX is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B512 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 B512 YBX registered?

B512 YBX is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B512 YBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B512 YBX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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