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J278 MJK

1991 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,192 mi
Last recorded100,192 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 MJK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 100,192 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 100,191 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 89,318 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,962 miles

corrosion started in places

oily under engine

windscreen washers slightly blocked

Pass 18 Aug 2006 80,332 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 80,332 miles

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

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

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

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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J278 MJK is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J278 MJK, 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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J278 MJK is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J278 MJK safe to buy?

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