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C47 FJX

1985 Toyota Corolla

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,040 mi
Last recorded12,040 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC47 FJX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2008 12,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2007 3,444 miles

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Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2007 3,444 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED TO BE RECTIFIED.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 2,031 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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C47 FJX is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C47 FJX, 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 C47 FJX registered?

C47 FJX is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C47 FJX safe to buy?

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