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A959 TAG

1983 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

223,917 mi
Last recorded223,917 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Toyota Corolla85,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA959 TAG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 223,917 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 223,721 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 222,670 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 222,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 222,600 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 222,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 222,191 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Apr 2017 220,990 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 220,968 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets missing (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 220,162 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 217,514 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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A959 TAG is a 1983 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A959 TAG, 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 A959 TAG registered?

A959 TAG is a 1983 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A959 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A959 TAG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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