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J143 FEX

1992 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,638 mi
Last recorded158,638 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1992 Toyota Corolla95,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 FEX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 158,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 149,102 miles

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

damage on o/s of screen on limit and poor repair

Fail 3 Feb 2012 149,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

damage on o/s of screen on limit and poor repair

small hole in o/s outer cv boot seeping grease

Pass 22 Feb 2011 138,895 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

Fail 22 Feb 2011 138,895 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

Fail 25 Jun 2010 137,390 miles

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

chip in screen. on limits

offside rear sill and wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 137,390 miles

chip in screen. on limits

offside rear sill and wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 134,946 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 134,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Various chips and cracks in front screen swept areas on limits {Advise replacement}

Pass 6 Jun 2008 129,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offsaide and nearside rear wheel arches are corroded

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes are corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded

offside front coil spring is corroded

offside windscreen wiper is poor

Pass 14 Jun 2007 124,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 119,807 miles

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

offside outer sill shows corrosion bubbles

window screen has a few small chips

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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J143 FEX is a 1992 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 95,766 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 J143 FEX, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J143 FEX is a 1992 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 July 1992.

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