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DUL 239V

1979 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,630 mi
Last recorded97,630 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Toyota Corolla43,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUL 239V
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,630 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,610 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 97,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 97,126 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake clipped front front of transmission tunnel towards the rear. Corrosion is not considered to be excessive at time of test. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 96,916 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 96,331 miles

Nearside and Offside front body slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,937 miles

Nearside front body slightly corroded

Offside front body slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,681 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,386 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 95,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,137 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,817 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 94,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 94,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under body anty corrosion peeling off

Pass 13 Feb 2012 94,367 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

under body anty corrosion paint peeling off.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,181 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front wings by sill corroded advise only

under sealer peeling off. underseal over over underneath including leaf springs and brakes pipes etc.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 93,931 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 93,760 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 93,608 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 93,404 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 93,190 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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DUL 239V is a 1979 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 43,390 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 DUL 239V, 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 47 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DUL 239V is a 1979 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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