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C16 SSO

1985 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,108 mi
Last recorded105,108 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 SSO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 105,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 104,130 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 102,632 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2022 100,547 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 98,122 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 93,201 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 93,087 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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C16 SSO is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C16 SSO, 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 C16 SSO registered?

C16 SSO is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 November 1985.

Is C16 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 SSO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C16 SSO have outstanding finance?

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