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SFX 748X

1981 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,094 mi
Last recorded39,094 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1981 Toyota Corolla46,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFX 748X
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,094 miles

rally car - rear seats etc removed

Fail 24 Sep 2014 39,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rally car - rear seats etc removed

Pass 30 Mar 2013 38,974 miles

Modifed rally car.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 38,694 miles

rally car, rear seats ect removed

Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,248 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test.wipers poor.

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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SFX 748X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,588cc 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 SFX 748X, 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 SFX 748X?

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What year was SFX 748X registered?

SFX 748X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is SFX 748X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFX 748X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFX 748X have outstanding finance?

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