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WAH 79X

1981 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,466 mi
Last recorded88,466 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Toyota Corolla46,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAH 79X
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 88,466 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 88,436 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,493 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,830 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 76,927 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 76,927 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 76,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

offside rear wheal arch corroded

rear exhaust is slightly detoriated

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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WAH 79X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WAH 79X, 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 WAH 79X registered?

WAH 79X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 October 1981.

Is WAH 79X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAH 79X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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