Highlights
- Highly original factory standard 160bhp JDM rarity
- Unmodified and with only 53,000 miles
- Recently imported from Japan’s salt-free roads
- Rated as a Japanese Grade 4 high condition vehicle
- Retains original steel wheels and wheel trims
- Clean Japanese service history and VX report
- MOT to January 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
If the Corolla Levin is new to you, then chances are you aren’t a gamer or a diecast model enthusiast. It is one of Japan’s best-loved JDM cars, and with good reason: these supercharged coupes are good for 160bhp and were 1600cc sprint race champions in their day.
They are an exceptionally rare sight in the UK, particularly ones as good as this one. Unlike many survivors it remains totally factory standard, right down to the steel wheels with the plastic hub caps. It has covered just 53,000 miles from new.
It is in very good condition and carries a high Japanese auction ‘Grade 4’ rating. That is likely down to the low mileage and spending its life on the salt-free roads of Japan until it arrived in the UK a few months ago with the current keeper. It carries an advisory-free MOT to January 2026.
Finished in black with a matching velour interior, this car oozes period charm and originality inside and out. It could be kept standard, but of course, there is scope to improve it as you wish. Either way, this is a rare opportunity to buy a really good, low-mileage example of a sought-after Toyota sports car.
The vendor says:
“Really engaging drive, but also a cruiser as well. Comfortable and smooth, but also fun too! Best bit is the look of it, very retro, Japanese-looking JDM car. Also, rare and young gamers love it.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered July 1989 according to DVLA records
- Remained in Japan until a few months ago
- First registered in the UK in February 2025
- Single registered UK keeper
- UK registered with F703RRO plate
- Comes with some service history documentation from Japan
- Includes a VX report showing a clean bill of health
- Grade 4 Japanese auction rating - very high condition classification
- Original and unmodified example as shown
- V5C in the current keeper’s name
- Factory handbooks and wallet as shown
- Vendor states that they have done no work on the car since it arrived
- MOT valid to 24th January 2026 with no advisories
- 85,540 kms (53,152 miles) showing on test and 85,556 kms (53,170 miles) showing in photos
The Condition
- Factory standard car that appears to be highly original in black
- Retains factory body kit including bonnet scoop, spoilers and side skirts
- Paintwork presents well with few indications of use, considering mileage
- Bodywork also appears largely straight and very well kept
- We are told that the paintwork has been treated and shows minimal scratches
- No structural advisories on current MOT
- Retains its factory steel wheels with hub caps which show light marks
- Highly preserved interior showing barely any wear considering age
- Black and grey fabric sports seat show little of the usual wear to high traffic areas
- Very original interior including high end radio/cassette with graphic equaliser
- Switchgear presents well with minor points to note in photos
- Specification include the original Levin wheel and glass sunroof
- Grey carpet in boot showing slight staining, but not unsightly
The Mechanics
- 1,587cc 4A-GZE 4cyl factory supercharged engine producing 160bhp
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Engine starts and runs well, we are told
- All mechanical components remain factory original according to the vendor
- Vendor states that there are no faults
- No advisories on current MOT
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