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J131 EGE

1991 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

60,946 mi
Last recorded60,946 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 EGE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,946 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,610 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 60,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced c pillar inside boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch inside boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 60,184 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 60,182 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,666 miles

oil leak on sump pan

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,966 miles

Offside Front rust/corrosion on inner skin of door

Fail 23 Aug 2016 58,966 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front rust/corrosion on inner skin of door

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 58,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight sump sweat at sealer/join

Fail 3 Sep 2015 58,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight sump sweat at sealer/join

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,676 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 57,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,268 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 57,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,108 miles

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 56,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 55,038 miles

Windscreen chipped zone c

Fail 28 Sep 2011 55,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,923 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 53,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,514 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 52,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,864 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 50,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front brake discs pitted and corroded

both front brakes juddering / warped

o/s/f tyre - nearing legal limit

Pass 19 Sep 2007 49,394 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,855 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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J131 EGE is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 J131 EGE, 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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J131 EGE is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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