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GEL 896Y

1982 Toyota Corolla

Yellow Petrol 1838cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,338 mi
Last recorded107,338 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1982 Toyota Corolla49,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 896Y
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,838cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2020 107,338 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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GEL 896Y is a 1982 Toyota Corolla in Yellow with a 1,838cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GEL 896Y, 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

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What year was GEL 896Y registered?

GEL 896Y is a 1982 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 October 1982.

Is GEL 896Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 896Y shows 1 test 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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