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C89 PSC

1985 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,393 mi
Last recorded88,393 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC89 PSC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 88,393 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 16 May 2022 88,242 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel lines at tank slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2021 88,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel JIONT (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 87,682 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing on both rears as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded slight both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked ()

air intake broken

Fail 22 Jun 2020 87,682 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing on both rears as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded slight both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked ()

air intake broken

Pass 27 May 2019 87,026 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 May 2019 87,026 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 86,309 miles

N/S REVERSE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2017 86,187 miles

both outer sills undersealed

Pass 30 May 2016 86,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

fuel lines corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,852 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,691 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 85,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,578 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers torn edges

near side front tyre splitting

near side rear tyre splitting

Pass 25 Jul 2012 85,531 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,450 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 85,072 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 85,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 84,867 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 84,763 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 84,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2006 83,773 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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C89 PSC is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C89 PSC, 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 C89 PSC registered?

C89 PSC is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C89 PSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C89 PSC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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