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MVM 842W

1980 Toyota Crown

Bronze Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,244 mi
Last recorded51,244 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1980 Toyota Crown86,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVM 842W
MakeToyota
ModelCrown
Year1980
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2012 51,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2012 51,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

various suspension bushes deteriorated

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
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MVM 842W is a 1980 Toyota Crown in Bronze with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MVM 842W, 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

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What year was MVM 842W registered?

MVM 842W is a 1980 Toyota Crown, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is MVM 842W safe to buy?

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