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MGL 745X

1981 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,150 mi
Last recorded68,150 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1981 Toyota Corolla46,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGL 745X
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,150 miles

front bumper missing

slight roughness noted in front wheels

Fail 17 Mar 2009 68,122 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front bumper missing

slight roughness noted in front wheels

Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,418 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2005 53,116 miles

rear tyres getting low

slight play in steering rack

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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MGL 745X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MGL 745X, 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 MGL 745X registered?

MGL 745X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 December 1981.

Is MGL 745X safe to buy?

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