CarVerify

Free Car Check

J225 DCD

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,354 mi
Last recorded114,354 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ225 DCD
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,126 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 113,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 111,821 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 111,799 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 110,514 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 110,514 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 108,951 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 108,951 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,134 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 107,134 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 104,059 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2010 104,059 miles

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

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

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2009 100,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

O/S CENTRAL FLOOR STARTING TO CORRODING

O/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHE CORROED

Fail 25 Sep 2009 100,784 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

O/S CENTRAL FLOOR STARTING TO CORRODING

O/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHE CORROED

Pass 29 Sep 2008 97,606 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 97,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 94,596 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 94,596 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 91,290 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 91,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 88,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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
Full Toyota Corolla reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J225 DCD is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J225 DCD, 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

How do I check the history of J225 DCD?

You can check the full history of J225 DCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J225 DCD registered?

J225 DCD is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J225 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J225 DCD shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J225 DCD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J225 DCD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.