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LVP 78W

1981 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,455 mi
Last recorded4,455 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1981 Toyota Corolla46,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVP 78W
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 4,455 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 4,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LVP 78W is a 1981 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 46,977 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 LVP 78W, 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 45 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 LVP 78W registered?

LVP 78W is a 1981 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is LVP 78W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVP 78W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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