1986 TOYOTA COROLLA1.6L Petrol

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by two consecutive MOT passes. The most recent inspection conducted on 31 December 2025 at 155,192 miles resulted in no recorded defects, mirroring the result from the previous year in December 2024. This consistency suggests that the mechanical and safety-critical components are currently meeting DVSA standards without immediate areas of concern identified during the latest testing cycles. The mileage history indicates exceptionally low usage for a forty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,880 miles per year. There is a significant eleven-year gap in recorded data between December 2013 and December 2024, during which the car covered only 300 miles. Following that long hiatus, the vehicle has covered 2,616 miles over the last two years. While the low total mileage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long periods of inactivity often lead to degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and internal corrosion that mileage figures alone cannot. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and chassis, as these-age Toyota Corollas are prone to rust that may remain hidden. The two failures in November and December 2013 indicate specific issues that required rectification, though the subsequent clean records show those faults were addressed. Given the long periods of standing, inspect the suspension bushes for cracking, the brake lines for surface corrosion, and the brake fluid for moisture ingress, as these elements suffer most when a vehicle sits unused for years.