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JWU 141Y

1983 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,271 mi
Last recorded37,271 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Toyota Corolla85,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWU 141Y
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 37,271 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake calliper wet possibly with freeing off oil as brake test shows no loss of pressure

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 37,271 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire around top of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake calliper wet possibly with freeing off oil as brake test shows no loss of pressure

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 37,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 37,119 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 37,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,970 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 36,897 miles

BATTERY DEAD

NO REGISTRATION PLATES FITTED AS UNREGISTERED

Nearside Front FLOORPAN WELDED FROM INSIDE

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF SHOCK ABSORBER TUBE

Offside Front FLOORPAN WELDED FROM INSIDE

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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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JWU 141Y is a 1983 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JWU 141Y, 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 JWU 141Y registered?

JWU 141Y is a 1983 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 January 1983.

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The MOT history for JWU 141Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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