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WVJ 588K

1971 Toyota Crown

Blue Petrol 2763cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,566 mi
Last recorded57,566 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVJ 588K
MakeToyota
ModelCrown
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,763cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,344 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Jun 2018 57,323 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leaking from block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,653 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 53,653 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,637 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 52,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,448 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,443 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,441 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 52,440 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,425 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 52,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 52,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 52,238 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 52,182 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 52,180 miles

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

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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WVJ 588K is a 1971 Toyota Crown in Blue with a 2,763cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WVJ 588K, 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 55 years old, this Toyota Crown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WVJ 588K registered?

WVJ 588K is a 1971 Toyota Crown, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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The MOT history for WVJ 588K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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