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C178 GRL

1986 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,598 mi
Last recorded76,598 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1986 Toyota Corolla82,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC178 GRL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2008 76,598 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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C178 GRL is a 1986 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C178 GRL, 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.

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What year was C178 GRL registered?

C178 GRL is a 1986 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 March 1986.

Is C178 GRL safe to buy?

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