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C947 KDV

1986 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,864 mi
Last recorded57,864 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Toyota Corolla82,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC947 KDV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 57,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,926 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 55,901 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 55,863 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise emissions may alter with new exhaust

advise no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,331 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,628 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,277 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,128 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 32,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 30,561 miles

see advisory note 963225637104

Fail 15 May 2007 30,534 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 29,089 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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C947 KDV is a 1986 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C947 KDV, 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 C947 KDV registered?

C947 KDV is a 1986 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 June 1986.

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