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C153 XVU

1985 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,727 mi
Last recorded113,727 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC153 XVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear coil springs corroded.

under body of vehicle corroded.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 113,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear coil springs corroded.

under body of vehicle corroded.

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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C153 XVU is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C153 XVU, 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

How do I check the history of C153 XVU?

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What year was C153 XVU registered?

C153 XVU is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 September 1985.

Is C153 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C153 XVU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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