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C913 BNF

1985 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,489 mi
Last recorded57,489 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC913 BNF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 57,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 55,980 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2025 55,980 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

center exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 50,354 miles

Nearside Front bumper support bracket (snapped)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 45,382 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,744 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 43,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 43,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,290 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 43,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 43,255 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,722 miles

radiator core deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2014 42,722 miles

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

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

radiator core deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,706 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,567 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,031 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,347 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,731 miles

Front drivers wing had corroded parts,requires attention.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,909 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 29,598 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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C913 BNF is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C913 BNF, 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 C913 BNF registered?

C913 BNF is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C913 BNF safe to buy?

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