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MFJ 402W

1980 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,537 mi
Last recorded91,537 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1980 Toyota Corolla59,747 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFJ 402W
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2015 91,537 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,536 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 91,534 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

body sections corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,259 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 88,253 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,939 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 85,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,941 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,528 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 76,812 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 76,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2006 73,839 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 73,839 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear inner wings beginning to corrode.

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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MFJ 402W is a 1980 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 59,747 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 MFJ 402W, 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 46 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MFJ 402W is a 1980 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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