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VPR 498S

1978 Toyota Corolla

Cream Petrol 1166cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,803 mi
Last recorded83,803 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Toyota Corolla56,257 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPR 498S
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,166cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 83,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,083 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 76,382 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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VPR 498S is a 1978 Toyota Corolla in Cream with a 1,166cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VPR 498S, 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

How do I check the history of VPR 498S?

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What year was VPR 498S registered?

VPR 498S is a 1978 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 February 1978.

Is VPR 498S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPR 498S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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