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A51 LNW

1983 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,444 mi
Last recorded79,444 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Toyota Corolla85,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA51 LNW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped @ nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 79,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped @ nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,388 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,526 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 67,273 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 67,232 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 63,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,345 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 57,345 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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A51 LNW is a 1983 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A51 LNW, 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 A51 LNW registered?

A51 LNW is a 1983 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 September 1983.

Is A51 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A51 LNW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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