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J138 RFX

1991 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,896 mi
Last recorded94,896 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 RFX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 94,896 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 94,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/80/13/79T (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,453 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 3 Aug 2016 89,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2014 77,923 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,923 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,190 miles

slight oil leak fom gearbox area

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

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

front pads look low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,271 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

PARKING BRAKE WORNING LIGHT STAYING ON

Fail 17 Aug 2011 57,318 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING.NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDGE.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDGE NEARING LIMITS.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,318 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING.NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDGE.NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDGE NEARING LIMITS.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,428 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,428 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,653 miles

Dust covers on both rear shock absorbers come away.

Front number plate cracked but still legible.

Slight binding when turning rear wheels, not tight enough to pick up on brake tester.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 39,645 miles

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

Dust covers on both rear shock absorbers come away.

Front number plate cracked but still legible.

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

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

Slight binding when turning rear wheels, not tight enough to pick up on brake tester.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,052 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 38,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

from number plate cracked but not effecting reg display

Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 35,097 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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J138 RFX is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J138 RFX, 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 J138 RFX registered?

J138 RFX is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 November 1991.

Is J138 RFX safe to buy?

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