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J196 GAM

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,531 mi
Last recorded109,531 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 GAM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 109,531 miles

Modified for rallying

Pass 30 May 2025 108,802 miles

Modified for competition use

Pass 5 Nov 2024 108,444 miles

age related under body corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2023 107,452 miles

modified for competition use

Pass 13 Oct 2022 107,266 miles

Modified for competition use

Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,399 miles

Modified for competition use

Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,965 miles

Modified for competition use

Pass 19 Jan 2019 104,478 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 103,884 miles

prepared for competition use

Pass 17 Feb 2016 120,089 miles

car modified for rallying

Pass 6 Feb 2015 100,196 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 96,902 miles

o/s windscreen slight damage in corner

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Dec 2012 93,509 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 87,743 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 87,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 81,626 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 76,350 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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J196 GAM is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J196 GAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J196 GAM registered?

J196 GAM is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is J196 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J196 GAM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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