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C609 FBO

1985 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,761 mi
Last recorded90,761 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC609 FBO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,761 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear axle showing signs of slight surface corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 90,761 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear axle showing signs of slight surface corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,435 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,643 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all centre brake pipes covered by plastic trims

Fail 29 Aug 2007 82,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 71,424 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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C609 FBO is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C609 FBO, 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 C609 FBO registered?

C609 FBO is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is C609 FBO safe to buy?

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