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H972 DFR

1991 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

224,218 mi
Last recorded224,218 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH972 DFR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 224,218 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 221,803 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 221,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 218,306 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body sealer obscuring some components

speedometer not illuminated this will be a fail soon

wipers poor

Fail 29 Jun 2012 218,304 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

body sealer obscuring some components

speedometer not illuminated this will be a fail soon

wipers poor

Fail 31 Mar 2011 214,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 214,063 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 205,291 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Feb 2009 195,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 185,973 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 185,886 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 177,380 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 177,380 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 169,796 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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H972 DFR is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H972 DFR, 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 H972 DFR registered?

H972 DFR is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 February 1991.

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