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J171 MDV

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,090 mi
Last recorded97,090 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 MDV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 97,090 miles

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 9 Nov 2009 97,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 11 Nov 2008 93,135 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 93,096 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 89,186 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 89,186 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 85,734 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 85,734 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 82,035 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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J171 MDV is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J171 MDV, 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 J171 MDV registered?

J171 MDV is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J171 MDV safe to buy?

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