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K470 BUD

1998 Toyota Corona

Gold Diesel 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,341 mi
Last recorded163,341 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK470 BUD
MakeToyota
ModelCorona
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 163,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 May 2009 163,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 158,032 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 158,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2007 151,002 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

altenator belt loose

Pass 12 May 2006 142,102 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2005 122,928 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 122,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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K470 BUD is a 1998 Toyota Corona in Gold with a 1,770cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K470 BUD, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Corona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K470 BUD is a 1998 Toyota Corona, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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