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J198 SGS

1992 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,264 mi
Last recorded87,264 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Toyota Corolla95,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ198 SGS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 87,264 miles

Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,147 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,216 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2008 55,216 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,882 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 42,882 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,701 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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J198 SGS is a 1992 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J198 SGS, 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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What year was J198 SGS registered?

J198 SGS is a 1992 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 July 1992.

Is J198 SGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J198 SGS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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