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RLJ 588X

1981 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,977 mi
Last recorded46,977 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1981 Toyota Corolla46,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 588X
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all shocks weak

brake flexi hoses perished

noise from o/s/r brake

o/s/f tyre perished

rusty around rear suspension top mounts + wheel arches

rusty under side of car + seals

Fail 26 Mar 2010 46,977 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all shocks weak

brake flexi hoses perished

noise from o/s/r brake

o/s/f tyre perished

rusty around rear suspension top mounts + wheel arches

rusty under side of car + seals

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre perished

rusty around rear suspension

rusty under side on car.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 46,544 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre perished

rusty around rear suspension

rusty under side on car.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,960 miles

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

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

rusty around rear suspension mount

Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,237 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 45,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rusty under side of car

Pass 24 Mar 2006 43,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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RLJ 588X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RLJ 588X, 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 RLJ 588X registered?

RLJ 588X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 August 1981.

Is RLJ 588X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLJ 588X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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