What year Toyota Corolla Sr is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1981 Toyota Corolla Sr has the highest pass rate at 75.0%, out of 778 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Toyota Corolla Sr MOT failures?

The most common Toyota Corolla Sr 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 Sr — Reliability by Year

2,686 vehicles · MOT data 1980–1998 · first-test pass rates

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

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Best pass rate year

1981

75.0% pass rate · 778 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1998

70.0% pass rate · 108 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1998	70.0%	89,406 mi	108
1982	—	—	906
1981	75.0%	87,056 mi	778
1980	—	—	894

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