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C226 FBM

1985 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,466 mi
Last recorded59,466 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC226 FBM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,466 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,565 miles

front tyres perished

offside rear inner arch corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,263 miles

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

front tyres perishing

rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 57,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

front tyres perishing

rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 57,047 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,703 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 56,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,202 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,835 miles

slight corosion building up around vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,240 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 55,240 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 54,043 miles

fuel filler neck corrodeing

metal fuel lines under vehicle starting to corrode

near side front wing starting to corrode

off side front wing starting to corrode

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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C226 FBM is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C226 FBM, 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 C226 FBM registered?

C226 FBM is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 September 1985.

Is C226 FBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C226 FBM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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