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J184 RFJ

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,922 mi
Last recorded117,922 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ184 RFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 117,922 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2025 117,469 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted .

Pass 19 Jul 2024 116,996 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

radiator has slight leak

Pass 21 Jul 2023 116,468 miles

Plastic sills covers fitted.

Radiator fins deteriorated/perished.

Pass 21 Jul 2022 116,016 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 115,706 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

radiator fins deteriorated/corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 115,439 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

radiator cooling fins corroded / missing

Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,108 miles

Radiator cooling fins deteriorated.

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 114,737 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

radiator cooling fin deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 144,380 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

radiator cooling fins deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 114,025 miles

radiator deteriorated

rear wiper split

unable to check condition of outer sils due to plastic sil covers

Fail 13 Jul 2016 114,020 miles

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

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

radiator deteriorated

rear wiper split

unable to check condition of outer sils due to plastic sil covers

Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,536 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 113,011 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 113,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 112,171 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 112,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 107,835 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 107,832 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 98,732 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 98,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner tread

Pass 28 Oct 2009 90,097 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 80,103 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 74,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,551 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 65,857 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 65,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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J184 RFJ is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J184 RFJ, 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 J184 RFJ registered?

J184 RFJ is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 1991.

Is J184 RFJ safe to buy?

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