1983 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · A983 KAH
1983 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 1983. Recorded mileage 91,174 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A983 KAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 91,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A983 KAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Toyota Corolla (A983 KAH) between August 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
A983 KAH Mileage History
- 20/08/202289,723 mi
- 20/08/202289,725 mi+2 mi
- 18/04/202491,068 mi+1,343 mi
- 16/05/202591,152 mi+84 mi
- 19/05/202591,174 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 528 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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