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C157 GHL

1985 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,802 mi
Last recorded90,802 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC157 GHL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2009 90,802 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 85,505 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 78,964 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 76,371 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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C157 GHL is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C157 GHL, 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

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What year was C157 GHL registered?

C157 GHL is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 August 1985.

Is C157 GHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C157 GHL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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