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BJN 543T

1978 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,497 mi
Last recorded63,497 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Toyota Corolla56,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJN 543T
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 63,497 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,316 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 63,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,525 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 60,525 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 60,494 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,408 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,015 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 54,015 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BJN 543T is a 1978 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 56,257 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 BJN 543T, 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 48 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 BJN 543T registered?

BJN 543T is a 1978 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 August 1978.

Is BJN 543T safe to buy?

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