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C238 JYC

1985 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,961 mi
Last recorded69,961 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 JYC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2010 69,961 miles

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

both front head light damp and weak patterns.

corrosion to all rear metal fuel lines.

corrosion to rear anti-roll bar.

slight perishing to both front brake hoses.

slight surface corrosion to near side outter sill.

slight surface corrosion to under body and off side inner sill.

uneven wear to both rear tyres.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,961 miles

both front head light damp and weak patterns.

corrosion to all rear metal fuel lines.

corrosion to rear anti-roll bar.

slight perishing to both front brake hoses.

slight surface corrosion to near side outter sill.

slight surface corrosion to under body and off side inner sill.

uneven wear to both rear tyres.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 66,500 miles

all rear ful pipes corroding.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 66,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all rear ful pipes corroding.

Fail 9 Feb 2007 63,828 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 63,828 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 58,795 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

cluth slave cylinder leaking.

slight floor damage to o/s/front.

slight surface corrosion to rear metal fuel lines.

slight uneven wear to o/s/front tyre.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 58,795 miles

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

cluth slave cylinder leaking.

slight floor damage to o/s/front.

slight surface corrosion to rear metal fuel lines.

slight uneven wear to o/s/front tyre.

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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C238 JYC is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C238 JYC, 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 C238 JYC registered?

C238 JYC is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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