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C246 HOJ

1985 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,826 mi
Last recorded71,826 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC246 HOJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,826 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 71,826 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,200 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 71,200 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,513 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion o/s front floor

Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,165 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,150 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 67,179 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2007 66,311 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,354 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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C246 HOJ is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C246 HOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C246 HOJ registered?

C246 HOJ is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 October 1985.

Is C246 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C246 HOJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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