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C938 FAH

1986 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,033 mi
Last recorded143,033 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Toyota Corolla82,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC938 FAH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 143,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust rubber perished

Heavily undersealed

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2025 142,877 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 142,775 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 142,639 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 142,294 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 142,245 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

During test lights come on at random

Pass 31 Oct 2019 142,114 miles

Nearside Front Disc back plate missing

Nearside Tape on head light lens

Offside Front Disc back plate excessively corrroded

Offside Tape on head light lens

Pass 16 Nov 2018 141,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate missing

Offside Front Brake disc back plate excessively corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 141,564 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion within 30cm of lower arm rear fixing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Brake fluid leak from pipe to w/cylinder area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate missing

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate excessively corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 141,083 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 141,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C938 FAH is a 1986 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C938 FAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C938 FAH registered?

C938 FAH is a 1986 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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