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H899 VGJ

1990 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,157 mi
Last recorded105,157 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Toyota Corolla91,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH899 VGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 104,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 104,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,687 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 102,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,029 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 98,096 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 98,094 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 95,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 91,863 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 91,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 88,115 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 88,113 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,102 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 81,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 77,184 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 77,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 71,555 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 66,994 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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H899 VGJ is a 1990 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 91,164 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 H899 VGJ, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H899 VGJ is a 1990 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 September 1990.

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