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C198 BDL

1985 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,644 mi
Last recorded210,644 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC198 BDL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 210,644 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 210,644 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 210,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 209,458 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 209,178 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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C198 BDL is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C198 BDL, 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 C198 BDL registered?

C198 BDL is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 October 1985.

Is C198 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C198 BDL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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