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A5 GER

1991 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,143 mi
Last recorded74,143 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GER
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 74,143 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 74,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,126 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,117 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear inner and outer wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,873 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusting

Fail 4 Jun 2018 73,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusting

Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,630 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe rusting

rear inner arches rusting

Pass 2 Jul 2016 73,400 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 73,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,966 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 71,748 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 70,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,908 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 69,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,650 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 68,650 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,465 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 67,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 66,412 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 66,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,783 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,372 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 62,154 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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A5 GER is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 85,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 GER, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 GER registered?

A5 GER is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 May 1991.

Is A5 GER safe to buy?

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