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SLZ 4842

1985 Toyota Corolla

Red Other 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,959 mi
Last recorded97,959 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 4842
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 97,959 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,664 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,997 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 95,888 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 93,204 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 90,424 miles

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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SLZ 4842 is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,600cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SLZ 4842, 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

How do I check the history of SLZ 4842?

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What year was SLZ 4842 registered?

SLZ 4842 is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is SLZ 4842 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLZ 4842 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SLZ 4842 have outstanding finance?

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