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C217 XVU

1985 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,961 mi
Last recorded33,961 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC217 XVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,961 miles

heavy corrosion on bonnet and rear hatch panels

heavy surface corrosion on fuel feed and fuel filler pipes

holes and corrosion on o/s and n/s rear boot /inner wing floor sections

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes i.e. into backplates

Fail 22 Apr 2008 33,942 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

heavy corrosion on bonnet and rear hatch panels

heavy surface corrosion on fuel feed and fuel filler pipes

holes and corrosion on o/s and n/s rear boot /inner wing floor sections

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes i.e. into backplates

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,872 miles

brake pads (front) getting low

heavy surface corrosion on fuel filler pipes

hole in n/s/r boot floor

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion and previous repairs to o/s and n/s rear - lower - outer wheelarch/sill sections

Fail 24 Apr 2007 27,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pads (front) getting low

heavy surface corrosion on fuel filler pipes

hole in n/s/r boot floor

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion and previous repairs to o/s and n/s rear - lower - outer wheelarch/sill sections

Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,925 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 26,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

light scrathes on screen

rear wiper blade split

tailgate 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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C217 XVU is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C217 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.

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What year was C217 XVU registered?

C217 XVU is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C217 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C217 XVU shows 6 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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