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APG 228Y

1983 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,036 mi
Last recorded115,036 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Toyota Corolla85,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPG 228Y
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 115,036 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 114,951 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 114,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 113,700 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 113,688 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 112,836 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 112,757 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 112,741 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,600 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,852 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 109,518 miles

battery insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2012 109,518 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

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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APG 228Y is a 1983 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 APG 228Y, 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 APG 228Y registered?

APG 228Y is a 1983 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 March 1983.

Is APG 228Y safe to buy?

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