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A281 OYD

1983 Toyota Corolla

Gold Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,471 mi
Last recorded69,471 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1983 Toyota Corolla85,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA281 OYD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2011 69,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,000 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 68,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 65,636 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 65,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 63,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,986 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,590 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 57,836 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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A281 OYD is a 1983 Toyota Corolla in Gold with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 85,245 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 A281 OYD, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A281 OYD registered?

A281 OYD is a 1983 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 October 1983.

Is A281 OYD safe to buy?

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