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C140 RPJ

1985 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,281 mi
Last recorded132,281 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC140 RPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 132,281 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 132,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 126,247 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 126,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 126,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 121,886 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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C140 RPJ is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C140 RPJ, 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 C140 RPJ registered?

C140 RPJ is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 October 1985.

Is C140 RPJ safe to buy?

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