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C628 PPA

1985 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,529 mi
Last recorded184,529 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC628 PPA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 184,529 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

underbody has surface rust

Pass 31 Oct 2016 182,799 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2016 182,799 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 179,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under body covered in under seal

Pass 29 Sep 2014 177,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 176,522 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 176,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 176,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 175,210 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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C628 PPA is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C628 PPA, 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 C628 PPA registered?

C628 PPA is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C628 PPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C628 PPA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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