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H840 GJA

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,294 mi
Last recorded91,294 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH840 GJA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,294 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 88,226 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,232 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 84,230 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,173 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 74,474 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 67,796 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 67,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H840 GJA is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H840 GJA, 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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H840 GJA is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 April 1991.

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