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FNP 501W

1981 Toyota Corolla

Bronze Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,444 mi
Last recorded87,444 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1981 Toyota Corolla46,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 501W
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,444 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 4 Jan 2021 87,444 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement phanard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,100 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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FNP 501W is a 1981 Toyota Corolla in Bronze with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FNP 501W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FNP 501W registered?

FNP 501W is a 1981 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 July 1981.

Is FNP 501W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 501W shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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