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C471 FWX

1985 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

221,652 mi
Last recorded221,652 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC471 FWX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 221,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 216,075 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 212,849 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 212,845 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 212,845 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 212,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 180,731 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 99,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 99,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 97,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 88,375 miles

drivers seat backrest has slight movement

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

under body covered in substanceunable to carry out checks properly

Fail 25 Aug 2010 88,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

drivers seat backrest has slight movement

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

under body covered in substanceunable to carry out checks properly

Pass 4 Jul 2009 87,422 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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C471 FWX is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C471 FWX, 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 C471 FWX registered?

C471 FWX is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C471 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C471 FWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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