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H557 VEX

1991 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,921 mi
Last recorded39,921 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH557 VEX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 39,921 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s mirror damaged

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 8 May 2019 37,481 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 37,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 35,474 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2018 35,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 32,056 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 30 May 2017 32,056 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 3 May 2016 29,310 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

damage to offside front indicator lens

Pass 6 May 2015 26,241 miles

Centre section of exhaust slightly corrodid

Front wiper blades showing signs of wear

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 1 May 2014 20,254 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 May 2013 18,506 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 18,338 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,176 miles

o/s/f bumper and wing slight damage and n/s/f door mirror and o/s/r arch

Pass 11 May 2010 17,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 17,702 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 17,548 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 17,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,218 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 16,861 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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H557 VEX is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H557 VEX, 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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H557 VEX is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1991.

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