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C501 XVG

1985 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,942 mi
Last recorded141,942 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC501 XVG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 141,942 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 141,941 miles

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

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

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

body condition poor

Pass 7 Jul 2006 141,152 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear inner sills corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

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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C501 XVG is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C501 XVG, 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 C501 XVG registered?

C501 XVG is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C501 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C501 XVG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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