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J248 MLL

1992 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,081 mi
Last recorded139,081 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Corolla95,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 MLL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2008 139,081 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 139,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 131,118 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 131,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 121,544 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 121,544 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J248 MLL is a 1992 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 95,766 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 J248 MLL, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J248 MLL registered?

J248 MLL is a 1992 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 5 May 1992.

Is J248 MLL safe to buy?

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