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A649 DPF

1983 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,798 mi
Last recorded68,798 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1983 Toyota Corolla85,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA649 DPF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 68,798 miles

Rear underbody corroding

rear exhaust has a slight leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,706 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,576 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 68,571 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 68,203 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,711 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 67,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 67,233 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 67,187 miles

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Upper Suspension spring 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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A649 DPF is a 1983 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A649 DPF, 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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A649 DPF is a 1983 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 November 1983.

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