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J163 DGC

1992 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,160 mi
Last recorded97,160 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Toyota Corolla95,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ163 DGC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,160 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 97,160 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Near side rear tyre has beel run flat and requires replacement.

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 94,907 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 94,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 92,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 90,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 87,735 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 87,735 miles

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 84,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 80,249 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 80,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J163 DGC is a 1992 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J163 DGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J163 DGC registered?

J163 DGC is a 1992 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 January 1992.

Is J163 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J163 DGC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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