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LMA 97T

1979 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1166cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,142 mi
Last recorded52,142 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1979 Toyota Corolla43,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMA 97T
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,166cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,142 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 52,142 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,652 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 43,652 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,945 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,809 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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LMA 97T is a 1979 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,166cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LMA 97T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LMA 97T?

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What year was LMA 97T registered?

LMA 97T is a 1979 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 April 1979.

Is LMA 97T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMA 97T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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