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DBZ 5279

1985 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,120 mi
Last recorded77,120 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 5279
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 May 2017 77,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

n/s/and o/s /inner and outer sill slightly corroded

underbody general corrosion

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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DBZ 5279 is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DBZ 5279, 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 DBZ 5279 registered?

DBZ 5279 is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 January 1985.

Is DBZ 5279 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBZ 5279 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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