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VTM 647S

1977 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

354,820 mi
Last recorded354,820 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1977 Toyota Corolla43,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTM 647S
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 354,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 34,680 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 34,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VTM 647S is a 1977 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 43,809 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 VTM 647S, 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 49 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTM 647S registered?

VTM 647S is a 1977 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 September 1977.

Is VTM 647S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTM 647S 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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