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C503 BJD

1985 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,289 mi
Last recorded42,289 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC503 BJD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 42,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 42,289 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2016 42,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,192 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

corrosion on rear fuel pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,105 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,945 miles

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

alternator warning light on

Fail 29 Nov 2013 41,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

alternator warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,130 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 40,511 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,256 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,830 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,652 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,780 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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C503 BJD is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C503 BJD, 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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C503 BJD is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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