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C281 XLJ

1985 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,713 mi
Last recorded116,713 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC281 XLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 116,713 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 116,708 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damage to n/s/r door

fuel filler ceck corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2007 116,342 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2006 114,142 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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C281 XLJ is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C281 XLJ, 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 C281 XLJ registered?

C281 XLJ is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 November 1985.

Is C281 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C281 XLJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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