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C245 BYH

1985 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,799 mi
Last recorded152,799 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2006
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC245 BYH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2006 152,799 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 152,789 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 150,028 miles

fuel tank filler pipe badly corrodid

Fail 12 Dec 2005 150,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

fuel tank filler pipe badly corrodid offside front tyre just visable tread on inside edge

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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C245 BYH is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C245 BYH, 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 C245 BYH registered?

C245 BYH is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 September 1985.

Is C245 BYH safe to buy?

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