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A531 YCY

1983 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

580,196 mi
Last recorded580,196 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Toyota Corolla85,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA531 YCY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,486cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 580,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion to all inner arches and sills

Pass 24 Jun 2022 579,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play near side and off side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to all inner wheel arches

Fail 24 Jun 2022 579,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play near side and off side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to all inner wheel arches

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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A531 YCY is a 1983 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,486cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A531 YCY, 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 A531 YCY registered?

A531 YCY is a 1983 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is A531 YCY safe to buy?

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