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J239 HMV

1997 Toyota Corolla

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,083 mi
Last recorded160,083 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ239 HMV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 160,083 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 160,083 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 139,213 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 139,213 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J239 HMV is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J239 HMV, 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 J239 HMV registered?

J239 HMV is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is J239 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J239 HMV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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