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J270 EGX

1991 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

83,189 mi
Last recorded83,189 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ270 EGX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2014 83,189 miles

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

front no. plate deteriorated

outer c.v. boots leaking

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear lens broken

rear sills and inner wings corroded

signs of wear at nearside front hub

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,189 miles

outer c.v. boots leaking

rear lens broken

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

front no. plate deteriorated

rear sills and inner wings corroded

signs of wear at nearside front hub

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Fail 28 Feb 2014 83,188 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exposed sections of metal brake pipes generally corroded

front no. plate deteriorated

outer c.v. boots leaking

rear lens broken

rear sills and inner wings corroded

signs of wear at nearside front hub

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front bumper damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2013 81,842 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,601 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle slightly damaged in places

Fail 20 Feb 2012 79,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,871 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight deterioration to front number plate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 76,839 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight deterioration to front number plate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,677 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,644 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 70,635 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,452 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 11 Jan 2007 68,142 miles

O/S/R sill starting to look rusty

Rear S/A dust covers split

Fail 11 Jan 2007 68,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R sill starting to look rusty

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear S/A dust covers split

Fail 16 Jan 2006 64,491 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 64,491 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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J270 EGX is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J270 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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J270 EGX is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 August 1991.

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