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J157 VKG

1992 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,056 mi
Last recorded90,056 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1992 Toyota Corolla95,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ157 VKG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,056 miles

rear anti roll bar rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2009 90,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s hand brake low effort

rear anti roll bar rusty

wiper arms rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2008 88,329 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 88,313 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 85,625 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear sills rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2007 85,625 miles

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear sills rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2006 83,920 miles

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

battery insecure

both outer sills rusty

rear washer not working

slight wear in o/s/f bearing

Fail 8 Jun 2006 83,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

battery insecure

both outer sills at rear in a rusty condition.

hand brake long travel.

rear washer not working.

slight wear in o/s/f bearing

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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J157 VKG is a 1992 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J157 VKG, 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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What year was J157 VKG registered?

J157 VKG is a 1992 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 May 1992.

Is J157 VKG safe to buy?

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