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BAH 297Y

1982 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,820 mi
Last recorded52,820 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1982 Toyota Corolla49,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 297Y
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,820 miles

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

inner sills rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2008 52,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

inner sills rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,537 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 50,528 miles

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

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

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

inner sills started to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,655 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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BAH 297Y is a 1982 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 49,769 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 BAH 297Y, 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 44 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAH 297Y registered?

BAH 297Y is a 1982 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 August 1982.

Is BAH 297Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAH 297Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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