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DJT 686Y

1983 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Toyota Corolla85,245 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJT 686Y
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,644 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 57,644 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,644 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 52,654 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,654 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 52,654 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 52,654 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside handbrake cable rubbing exhaust

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear shock absorber shrouds missing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 52,654 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside handbrake cable rubbing exhaust

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear shock absorber shrouds missing

Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,643 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake cable rubbing exhaust n/s

n/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

play in top steering column

Fail 14 Aug 2014 44,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake cable rubbing exhaust n/s

n/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

play in top steering column

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,634 miles

n/s handbrake cable rubbing exhaust

o/s/r tyre rubbing wheel arch

some play in steering column

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,834 miles

both front tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,834 miles

n/s wiper starting

play in rack o/s

rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,834 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,693 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 42,693 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering rack damp.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,327 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,913 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,414 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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DJT 686Y is a 1983 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DJT 686Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DJT 686Y registered?

DJT 686Y is a 1983 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is DJT 686Y safe to buy?

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