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DRE 437Y

1983 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,513 mi
Last recorded37,513 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1983 Toyota Corolla85,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRE 437Y
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,062 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 36,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DRE 437Y is a 1983 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DRE 437Y, 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.

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What year was DRE 437Y registered?

DRE 437Y is a 1983 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 March 1983.

Is DRE 437Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRE 437Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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