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H896 DTC

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,853 mi
Last recorded118,853 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH896 DTC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 118,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 118,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 108,828 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 108,793 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 99,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 95,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,706 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise slight bind to offside rear brake

Fail 9 Dec 2013 89,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 83,775 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 82,689 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 82,689 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 82,105 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 82,105 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 81,275 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 80,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side rear brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Apr 2008 80,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2007 79,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 79,365 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 79,365 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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H896 DTC is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H896 DTC, 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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H896 DTC is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 June 1991.

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