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B896 SLJ

1985 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,789 mi
Last recorded51,789 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB896 SLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 51,789 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 51,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

underside heavily corroded including brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,736 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,736 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 51,417 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 50,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,040 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

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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B896 SLJ is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B896 SLJ, 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 B896 SLJ registered?

B896 SLJ is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B896 SLJ safe to buy?

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