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C972 EWT

1986 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,060 mi
Last recorded86,060 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1986 Toyota Corolla82,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC972 EWT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 86,060 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 81,214 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 81,214 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 78,122 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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C972 EWT is a 1986 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C972 EWT, 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 C972 EWT registered?

C972 EWT is a 1986 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 April 1986.

Is C972 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C972 EWT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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