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C311 COU

1986 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

118,752 mi
Last recorded118,752 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1986 Toyota Corolla82,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC311 COU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 118,752 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 118,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 118,720 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 116,059 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 116,031 miles

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

slight blow from rear box joint

Pass 19 Oct 2006 112,851 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 112,851 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

both inner sills at rear starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow from rear box joint

Pass 10 Nov 2005 110,148 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 110,148 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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C311 COU is a 1986 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 82,495 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 C311 COU, 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 40 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 C311 COU registered?

C311 COU is a 1986 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 April 1986.

Is C311 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C311 COU shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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