CarVerify

Free Car Check

HWG 389W

1980 Toyota Crown

Silver Petrol 2759cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

88,116 mi
Last recorded88,116 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1980 Toyota Crown86,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWG 389W
MakeToyota
ModelCrown
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 88,116 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 88,116 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 88,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 88,083 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all under vehicle badly corroded

chassi badly corroded

near side chassi holed

near side rear inner wheel arch holed

of side chassi holed not in 30cm near side chassi holed not in 30cm

of side rear inner wheel arch holed

Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,737 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 78,737 miles

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

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

nearside steering drop arm/idler free play noted

offside out rigger bent and fractured

Pass 5 Apr 2007 70,538 miles

Handbrake cable repaired at OSR (satisfactory repair)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 70,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,907 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 66,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Crown?

Based on 3,279 MOT tests across 702 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
1,827
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
702
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
brake binding 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Full Toyota Crown reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HWG 389W is a 1980 Toyota Crown in Silver with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1980 Toyota Crown models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 86,284 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 Crown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWG 389W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Crown typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 46 years old, this Toyota Crown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HWG 389W?

You can check the full history of HWG 389W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HWG 389W registered?

HWG 389W is a 1980 Toyota Crown, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is HWG 389W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWG 389W shows 10 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HWG 389W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HWG 389W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.