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C278 NWP

1985 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,203 mi
Last recorded70,203 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC278 NWP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 70,203 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 70,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,532 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 61,532 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 54,803 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 54,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 45,646 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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C278 NWP is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C278 NWP, 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 C278 NWP registered?

C278 NWP is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C278 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C278 NWP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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