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J125 OPM

1991 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,695 mi
Last recorded58,695 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ125 OPM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 58,695 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 58,072 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 57,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 57,827 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 56,270 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 55,971 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 54,830 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 49,405 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracking no cords showing time of test

offside rear light lens damaged

offside rear tyre worn outside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 44,313 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust in poor condition but not leaking at present

Fail 6 Jul 2012 33,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre exhaust in poor condition but not leaking at present

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,237 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,054 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 33,054 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,624 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,324 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 32,324 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

borderline judder nearside front brake

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,025 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J125 OPM is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J125 OPM, 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 J125 OPM registered?

J125 OPM is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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