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C488 SDL

1985 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,578 mi
Last recorded143,578 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 143,578 miles

No windscreen washer on nearside

Centre exhaust section rusty

Engine emmiting slight smoke out of exhaust

Nearside rear brake hose deteriorated

Offside rear brake hose deteriorated

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Surface rust on rear brake pipes

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2008 143,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Centre exhaust section rusty

Engine emmiting slight smoke out of exhaust

Nearside rear brake hose deteriorated

No windscreen washer on nearside

Offside rear brake hose deteriorated

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Surface rust on rear brake pipes

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 140,635 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 137,214 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 SDL is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C488 SDL registered?

C488 SDL is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 October 1985.

Is C488 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C488 SDL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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