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YYD 296X

1981 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,213 mi
Last recorded33,213 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 Toyota Corolla46,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYD 296X
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,213 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,159 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 32,924 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,924 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,644 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,422 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,065 miles

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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YYD 296X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YYD 296X, 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 YYD 296X registered?

YYD 296X is a 1981 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 September 1981.

Is YYD 296X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYD 296X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YYD 296X have outstanding finance?

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