1983 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · A653 HLJ
1983 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 1983. Recorded mileage 88,326 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A653 HLJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2023
- 88,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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A653 HLJ Mileage History
- 25/07/202288,262 mi
- 25/07/202388,322 mi+60 mi
- 31/07/202388,326 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 63 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
A653 HLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Toyota Corolla (A653 HLJ) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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