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C488 OKA

1985 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,125 mi
Last recorded82,125 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC488 OKA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,125 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 81,854 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cracks on inner and outer wall

Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,859 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracks in near side front tyre wall

petrol pipes corroding near side rear

Fail 3 Aug 2009 79,787 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracks in near side front tyre wall

petrol pipes corroding near side rear

Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,561 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 77,030 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 77,030 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 75,891 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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C488 OKA is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C488 OKA, 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 C488 OKA registered?

C488 OKA is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 September 1985.

Is C488 OKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C488 OKA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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