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MLN 235V

1980 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,392 mi
Last recorded27,392 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Toyota Corolla59,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLN 235V
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 27,392 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 27,385 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 27,374 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 27,347 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 27,321 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 27,315 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,313 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,310 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,304 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 27,301 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,412 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 26,388 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 26,387 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MLN 235V is a 1980 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MLN 235V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLN 235V registered?

MLN 235V is a 1980 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is MLN 235V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLN 235V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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