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J249 MKA

1992 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,272 mi
Last recorded95,272 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Corolla95,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 MKA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 95,272 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 95,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 90,376 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 90,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 85,212 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 85,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 79,868 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 79,868 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 74,698 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 74,698 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 69,033 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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J249 MKA is a 1992 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J249 MKA, 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 J249 MKA registered?

J249 MKA is a 1992 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 February 1992.

Is J249 MKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J249 MKA shows 11 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.

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