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A298 BKU

1983 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,076 mi
Last recorded187,076 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Toyota Corolla85,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA298 BKU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 187,076 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 187,069 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 187,021 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 187,005 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 186,952 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 186,895 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 186,303 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 186,026 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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A298 BKU is a 1983 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A298 BKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A298 BKU registered?

A298 BKU is a 1983 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A298 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A298 BKU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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