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GWK 33V

1979 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,611 mi
Last recorded57,611 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1979 Toyota Corolla43,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWK 33V
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 57,611 miles

Chassis and inner sills corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 57,611 miles

Chassis and inner sills corroded

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Feb 2014 56,998 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 56,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

underside and sills heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,344 miles

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

underside and sills heavily undersealed

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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GWK 33V is a 1979 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 43,390 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 GWK 33V, 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 47 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 GWK 33V registered?

GWK 33V is a 1979 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 September 1979.

Is GWK 33V safe to buy?

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