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C295 AHW

1985 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,917 mi
Last recorded82,917 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC295 AHW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 82,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 81,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,630 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,537 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,172 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 80,172 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 79,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,279 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,826 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 78,826 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,822 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 72,033 miles

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

nearside rear boot floor starting to corrode.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 71,108 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 71,108 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,413 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 70,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,466 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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C295 AHW is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C295 AHW, 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 C295 AHW registered?

C295 AHW is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is C295 AHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C295 AHW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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