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BDM 537S

1977 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1166cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

24,314 mi
Last recorded24,314 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1977 Toyota Corolla43,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDM 537S
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,166cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,314 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 24,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

boot lock faulty

o/s inner sill rusty and holed

Fail 13 Oct 2007 24,294 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 19,579 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 19,579 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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BDM 537S is a 1977 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,166cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1977 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 43,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDM 537S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 49 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDM 537S registered?

BDM 537S is a 1977 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 November 1977.

Is BDM 537S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDM 537S shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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