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DHW 308W

1980 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,448 mi
Last recorded67,448 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Toyota Corolla59,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHW 308W
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,448 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 67,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 66,692 miles

Offside sill corroded and underside

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,338 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,951 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 65,951 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,458 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,092 miles

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

rear valance corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 65,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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)

rear valance corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,408 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 64,374 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 63,680 miles

car underside underedsealed

Fail 15 Dec 2011 63,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

car underside underedsealed

Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,949 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 62,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,637 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 61,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 59,393 miles

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

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

both front chassis corroded

offside front floor corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

unable to see full condition of repairs due to extensive undersealant

Fail 16 Dec 2008 59,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front chassis corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front floor corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,450 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 57,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front chassis leg corroded

nearside rear door shut corroded

offside floor pan corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2006 54,129 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 54,070 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 50,111 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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DHW 308W is a 1980 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 59,747 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 DHW 308W, 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 46 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHW 308W registered?

DHW 308W is a 1980 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 September 1980.

Is DHW 308W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHW 308W shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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