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B720 YHK

1985 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,726 mi
Last recorded107,726 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB720 YHK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 107,726 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 107,483 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,461 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,689 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 105,900 miles

Oil leak

rear brake performance slight judder

rear outer sills advance corrosion

rear shock assistors deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 105,900 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake performance slight judder

rear outer sills advance corrosion

rear shock assistors deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 105,034 miles

Oil leak

n/s/o/s/r sills advance corrosion

rear brake performance slight judder

rear shock assistors deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2012 105,034 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/o/s/r sills advance corrosion

rear brake performance slight judder

rear shock assistors deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2011 104,183 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 103,214 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 103,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 101,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 101,942 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 100,529 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 100,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 98,494 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 98,494 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 96,575 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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B720 YHK is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 B720 YHK, 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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B720 YHK is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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