What year Toyota Corolla Lift Back is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1981 Toyota Corolla Lift Back has the highest pass rate at 100.0%, out of 1,320 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Toyota Corolla Lift Back MOT failures?

The most common Toyota Corolla Lift Back MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Toyota Corolla Lift Back — Reliability by Year

4,790 vehicles · MOT data 1980–1983 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Toyota Corolla Lift Back was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1983	—	—	634
1982	—	—	1,621
1981	100.0%	67,244 mi	1,320
1980	—	—	1,215

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