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C974 PNJ

1985 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,790 mi
Last recorded71,790 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC974 PNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,160 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

under side of car rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,723 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 67,081 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 67,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,008 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 63,008 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 62,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 62,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 61,477 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 61,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 60,781 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 60,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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C974 PNJ is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 C974 PNJ, 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.

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What year was C974 PNJ registered?

C974 PNJ is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 December 1985.

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