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A815 LKP

1983 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,557 mi
Last recorded85,557 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1983 Toyota Corolla85,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA815 LKP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 85,557 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake Servo Corroding / Fluid Level Low

Front Coil Springs Corroding

Fuel Filler Neck Pipes Corroding

N/S Headlamp Beam Patten Poor

N/S/R Tyre Only Just Legal & Perishing--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S/R Sill Lip & N/S/R Whwwl Arch Corroding

Oil Leaks

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding--Link Bushes Perishing

Slight Corrosion Both Rear Sill Drop Plates

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,932 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r lower sill lip corroding

n/s/r tyre perished/getting close to legal limit

o/s door mirror repaired with tape

rear brake readings erratic

rear number plate discoloured

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,516 miles

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroding.

both head lamp aims poor.

both rear suspension mounts corroding.

n/s/front tyre getting close to legal limit.

n/s/rear sill corroding.

o/s door mirror repaired with tape.

o/s/tyre getting close to legal limit worn on inner edge.

rear brake balance poor & erratic readings.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 80,323 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

headlamp beam patterns poor,ns aim on upper limit acceptable

nsr lower sill/door shut corroded in suspension and seat belt prescribed areas

play in steering rack track arms inner joints

rear brake balance poor,erratic rear readings

signs of corrosion around rear suspension mounts

Fail 19 Aug 2009 80,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded just acceptable,strongly recommend attention

headlamp beam patterns poor,ns aim on upper limit acceptable

nsr lower sill/door shut corroded in suspension and seat belt prescribed areas

play in nsf lower ball joint,gaitor split just acceptable,recommend attention

play in steering rack track arms inner joints

rear brake balance poor,erratic rear readings

signs of corrosion around rear suspension mounts

Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid level slightly low

centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition/centre badly corroded/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

headlamp beam patterns poor

slight corrosion around rear suspension mounts

slight oil leak

slight play in ns track rod end/steering rack inner joint

Fail 27 Aug 2008 77,752 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid level slightly low

centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition/centre badly corroded/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

headlamp beam patterns poor

os wiper split/RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

slight corrosion around rear suspension mounts

slight oil leak

slight play in ns track rod end/steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Aug 2007 74,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake warning light on

front & rear coil springs corroding

front brake pads seem low

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

o/s/f tyre just legal

rear brake balance poor

slight corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r lower sill/wheel arch

Pass 7 Sep 2006 71,717 miles

see advice sheet no.202203646210, issued 31/08/2006

Fail 31 Aug 2006 71,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake servo unit showing signs of corrosion

Nsf lower swivel gaitor split

Nsf tyre worn close to legal limit, and has sidewall damage

Rear anti-roll bar showing signs of corrosion and its end link bushes perishing

Sign of corrosion around rear fuel pipes and filler neck

Slight corrosion around both rear drop plates

Slight corrosion front to rear steel brake pipes

Slight knock in steering

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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A815 LKP is a 1983 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A815 LKP, 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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A815 LKP is a 1983 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 October 1983.

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