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J1 GSY

1997 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,104 mi
Last recorded212,104 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 GSY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 212,104 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 212,104 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 205,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 205,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 197,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 197,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 187,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 181,347 miles

o/s outer drive boot starting to crack

Pass 24 Mar 2010 174,429 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 167,357 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 159,650 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 154,207 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 154,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 147,777 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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J1 GSY is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 84,137 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 J1 GSY, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J1 GSY registered?

J1 GSY is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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