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J178 ROF

1991 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,708 mi
Last recorded52,708 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 ROF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,708 miles

both front CV gaitors deteriorated, n/s/f tyre close to legal limit, front number plate slightly deteriorated, both sides front bumper has slight damage, rear anti-roll bar corroded, o/s/f spring corroded, both rear springs corroded

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edge worn, both rear wheel arches have surface rust

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,779 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,685 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all coil springs corroded. both rear anti-roll bar d-bushes have play. n/s/f cv gaitor slight wear. n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,007 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,272 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 36,272 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,933 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 34,929 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,424 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 33,401 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

nearside outer cv boot slight leak

nearside wiper split

play in nearside inner drive joint

play in offside inner cv joint

poss play in diff bearings

Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,732 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 31,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,004 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 28,145 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 28,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter slightly perished

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 ROF is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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