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TFK 657M

1971 Toyota Corolla

Yellow Petrol 1166cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,864 mi
Last recorded39,864 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1971 Toyota Corolla99,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFK 657M
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,166cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,864 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 39,864 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,765 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 38,748 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Corrosion to rear of both N/S/F and O/S.F inner wheel arches.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Slight traffication of rear lights caused by indicators.

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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TFK 657M is a 1971 Toyota Corolla in Yellow with a 1,166cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 99,436 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 TFK 657M, 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 55 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TFK 657M registered?

TFK 657M is a 1971 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is TFK 657M safe to buy?

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