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J178 JFR

1991 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

108,764 mi
Last recorded108,764 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 JFR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 108,764 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 109,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 108,341 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 108,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 108,321 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 107,271 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both rear arch corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2022 107,271 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both rear arch corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2021 105,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 104,295 miles

Exhaust badly corroded in parts

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 102,129 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,732 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 97,106 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 96,753 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 95,206 miles

battery slightly insecure

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion on rigid brake and fuel pipes

Fail 12 Jan 2015 95,206 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

battery slightly insecure

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion on rigid brake and fuel pipes

Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,812 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

battery slightly insecure

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s washer jet just ok

Fail 14 Jan 2014 92,812 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded

battery slightly insecure

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s washer jet just ok

Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

all 4 coi lsprings corroded

corrosion on rear wheel arches

front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

small split o/s wiper blade

Fail 14 Jan 2013 90,020 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 coi lsprings corroded

corrosion on rear wheel arches

front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank corroded

small split o/s wiper blade

Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,106 miles

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

both rear arches corroded

centre/rear exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

radiator corroded

small chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2011 81,741 miles

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

centre exhaust bandage repaired

corrosion on o/s/r sill

radiator corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,741 miles

centre exhaust bandage repaired

corrosion on o/s/r sill

radiator corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,918 miles

both rear shocker rubber sleeves deteriorated

corrosion on o/s/r lower sill

n/s/r arch corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2010 75,918 miles

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

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

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

both rear shocker rubber sleeves deteriorated

corrosion on o/s/r lower sill

n/s/r arch corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2009 70,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear shock absorber sleeves deteriorated

corrosion on front to back brake pipes

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2009 70,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear shock absorber sleeves deteriorated

corrosion on front to back brake pipes

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,525 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 36,305 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 49,596 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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J178 JFR is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J178 JFR, 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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J178 JFR is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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