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GRW 292D

1966 Toyota Corona

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,849 mi
Last recorded15,849 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRW 292D
MakeToyota
ModelCorona
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 15,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

racing seatbelts fitted

racing seats fitted

roll cage fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2026 15,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

racing seatbelts fitted

racing seats fitted

roll cage fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2024 15,747 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 15,622 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Signs of underbody corrosion

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 15,622 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Signs of underbody corrosion

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2016 15,119 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 12,310 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 12,299 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 8,540 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 8,539 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brakes slightly binding on

rear leaf springs getting soft

ynderbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2008 5,241 miles

non standard brake lines fitted

non standard seats/belts fitted

non standard steering wheel fitted

slight play in steering joints

Pass 22 Jun 2007 90,898 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust rusty

slight play in steering joints/linkage

How Reliable is the Toyota Corona?

Based on 721 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,888
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
fog lamp not working 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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GRW 292D is a 1966 Toyota Corona in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Toyota Corona fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GRW 292D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 60 years old, this Toyota Corona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GRW 292D registered?

GRW 292D is a 1966 Toyota Corona, first registered on 16 May 1966.

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