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C609 RPA

1985 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,947 mi
Last recorded134,947 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC609 RPA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 134,947 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 131,081 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 131,081 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 126,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 126,330 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 RPA is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C609 RPA, 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 C609 RPA registered?

C609 RPA is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C609 RPA safe to buy?

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