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HCA 407T

1978 Toyota Corolla

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,323 mi
Last recorded67,323 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1978 Toyota Corolla56,257 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCA 407T
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 67,323 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,317 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,900 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 65,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 64,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f flexy brake hose running very close to wheel

Fail 28 Dec 2007 64,482 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f flexy brake hose running very close to wheel

Pass 2 Jan 2007 64,235 miles

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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HCA 407T is a 1978 Toyota Corolla in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCA 407T, 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 HCA 407T registered?

HCA 407T is a 1978 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 October 1978.

Is HCA 407T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCA 407T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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