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C785 DHV

1986 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,619 mi
Last recorded176,619 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1986 Toyota Corolla82,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC785 DHV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2011 176,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 174,323 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 171,756 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 168,944 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 168,860 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 163,825 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 160,219 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 160,219 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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C785 DHV is a 1986 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 82,495 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 C785 DHV, 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 40 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C785 DHV registered?

C785 DHV is a 1986 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 March 1986.

Is C785 DHV safe to buy?

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