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DNM 938Y

1982 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,450 mi
Last recorded34,450 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1982 Toyota Corolla49,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNM 938Y
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,450 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

leaf springs corroded

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,749 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 31,182 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 31,181 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,137 miles

Rear bumper insecure

body and doors corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,653 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,131 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,458 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 24,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Edges doors n/s front and rear.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,098 miles

Front and rear tyres cracking side walls and tread close to limits

Front wheels brakes binding close to limits

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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DNM 938Y is a 1982 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DNM 938Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DNM 938Y?

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What year was DNM 938Y registered?

DNM 938Y is a 1982 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 August 1982.

Is DNM 938Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNM 938Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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