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SVU 196W

1981 Toyota Corolla

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,436 mi
Last recorded115,436 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Toyota Corolla46,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVU 196W
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,436 miles

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.

Fail 2 Jun 2016 115,435 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SVU 196W registered?

SVU 196W is a 1981 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is SVU 196W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVU 196W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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