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J238 EGX

1991 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,636 mi
Last recorded133,636 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ238 EGX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 133,636 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 133,526 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 15 May 2012 133,526 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2011 133,362 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 133,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 132,304 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 128,245 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 122,582 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 116,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2006 108,978 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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J238 EGX is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J238 EGX, 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 J238 EGX registered?

J238 EGX is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 August 1991.

Is J238 EGX safe to buy?

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