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VCD 529S

1978 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1166cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,910 mi
Last recorded51,910 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1978 Toyota Corolla56,257 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCD 529S
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,166cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,910 miles

slight corrosion near n/s front suspension

Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,932 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,912 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 50,912 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear of inner rear arch areas and rear wing lower corners badly rusted

rear springs and rear shock casings badly rusting

suspension very weak

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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VCD 529S is a 1978 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,166cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCD 529S, 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.

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What year was VCD 529S registered?

VCD 529S is a 1978 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VCD 529S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCD 529S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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