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FAB 550X

1981 Toyota Corolla

Bronze Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,942 mi
Last recorded78,942 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Toyota Corolla46,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAB 550X
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 78,942 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 78,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 78,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,335 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 77,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,588 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 76,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 75,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,815 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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FAB 550X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla in Bronze with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 46,977 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 FAB 550X, 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 45 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAB 550X registered?

FAB 550X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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