MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake has slight bind.
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength rear boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Torque/reaction arm insecure retaining nut. (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake has slight bind.
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SVU 196W is a 1981 Toyota Corolla in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SVU 196W, 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.
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SVU 196W is a 1981 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 May 1981.
Is SVU 196W safe to buy?
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