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TAN 6P

1985 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

356,952 mi
Last recorded356,952 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Corolla89,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAN 6P
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,549cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 356,952 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 356,349 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 356,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 354,130 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 351,980 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 351,979 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour o/s+n/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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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TAN 6P is a 1985 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TAN 6P, 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 TAN 6P registered?

TAN 6P is a 1985 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is TAN 6P safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAN 6P shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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