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C123 VWP

1986 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,988 mi
Last recorded22,988 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Toyota Corolla82,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC123 VWP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 22,988 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 22,988 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2015 22,664 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 224,760 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 220,262 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 216,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 208,463 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 208,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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C123 VWP is a 1986 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 82,495 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 C123 VWP, 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 40 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 C123 VWP registered?

C123 VWP is a 1986 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is C123 VWP safe to buy?

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