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J218 VEV

1991 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,432 mi
Last recorded52,432 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 VEV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 52,432 miles

COOLANT LEAKING.COMPONENTS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE RUSTY.SLIGHT GREASE LEAKAGE FROM BOTH FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY GAITERS.BATTERY LIGHT INTERMITANTLY COMES ON.CORROSION ON BODYWORK.

Fail 9 Aug 2019 52,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.COOLANT LEAKING.COMPONENTS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE RUSTY.

SLIGHT GREASE LEAKAGE FRONT BOTH FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY GAITORS.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 51,787 miles

SLIGHT GREASE LEAK FROM NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY GAITER.

Pass 8 Jul 2017 45,187 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,795 miles

CORROSION ON BODYWORK.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 43,795 miles

CORROSION ON BODYWORK.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,230 miles

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR INNER TYRE WALLS SPLITTING.BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY.COMPONENTS UNDERNEATH VEHICLE RUSTY.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,580 miles

both front and rear inner tyre walls splitting.both front wiper rubbers starting to wear.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,723 miles

splits on tyres.powersteering belt noisy.corrosion on bodywork.components underneath vehicle rusty.various steering and suspension bushes spliting.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,002 miles

powersteering belt noisy,small splits on offside rear inner tyre wall.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,315 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,048 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 40,048 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 39,457 miles

corrosion on nearside rear outter seal.

Pass 1 May 2008 39,287 miles

corrosion on nearside rear outter seal.

Pass 3 May 2007 38,681 miles

corrosion on nearside rear outter seal.corrrosion on vehicle in general.

Pass 5 May 2006 38,512 miles

both front brake discs rusty.rust on vehicle components.rust holes on nearside rear lower ceal.

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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J218 VEV is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J218 VEV, 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 J218 VEV registered?

J218 VEV is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J218 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J218 VEV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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