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VLC 684X

1981 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,272 mi
Last recorded45,272 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1981 Toyota Corolla46,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLC 684X
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 45,272 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 45,269 miles

Central Rear brake drum slightlly binding

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres tread cracking

Fail 4 May 2017 45,269 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear brake drum slightlly binding

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres tread cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,238 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust underneath

Fail 14 Sep 2011 45,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust underneath

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,178 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,070 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 45,070 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,949 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 44,588 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHT BULGE ON INNER SIDEWALL

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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VLC 684X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLC 684X, 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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What year was VLC 684X registered?

VLC 684X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 October 1981.

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