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BJA 457Y

1982 Toyota Corolla

Brown Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,260 mi
Last recorded13,260 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Toyota Corolla49,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 457Y
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2025 13,260 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 13,250 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 13,200 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 13,078 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 13,065 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 12,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 12,676 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 12,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 12,428 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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BJA 457Y is a 1982 Toyota Corolla in Brown with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BJA 457Y, 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 BJA 457Y registered?

BJA 457Y is a 1982 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 October 1982.

Is BJA 457Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJA 457Y shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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