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SDB 98X

1981 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,997 mi
Last recorded80,997 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1981 Toyota Corolla46,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDB 98X
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2015 80,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 80,997 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,843 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 80,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 79,944 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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SDB 98X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SDB 98X, 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

How do I check the history of SDB 98X?

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What year was SDB 98X registered?

SDB 98X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is SDB 98X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDB 98X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SDB 98X have outstanding finance?

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