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J188 NKK

1992 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,251 mi
Last recorded191,251 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1992 Toyota Corolla95,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ188 NKK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2014 191,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Battery negative (-) terminal loosing

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front under sill damaged-dent

offside and offside rear front brake disc pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2012 176,786 miles

Oil leak

flexi exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2012 176,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

flexi exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2011 163,259 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 163,259 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 133,944 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

n/s o/s front disc slightly worn

n/s o/s rear disc slightly scored

Battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2009 128,519 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 124,369 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 124,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 122,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 119,071 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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J188 NKK is a 1992 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc 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 J188 NKK, 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.

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J188 NKK is a 1992 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 March 1992.

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