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J287 AWW

1991 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,969 mi
Last recorded77,969 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ287 AWW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,969 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front roadsprings corroded

front wipers blade noisey

nearside front wheel rim has slight damage

nearside front wiper blade torn slightly

nearside rear tyre sidewall has cuts not to cord

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres profile 155 different to that of fronts 145

unable to fully assess weld repair to o/s/r outer sil

Fail 8 Oct 2007 77,911 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front roadsprings corroded

front wiper blade split slightly

nearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall,not to cord

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2006 76,550 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 76,510 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

rear numberplate discoloured

rear wiper torn

Pass 22 Oct 2005 75,053 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r strut top mount area corrded

Fail 7 Oct 2005 75,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nsr strut top mount area corroded

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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J287 AWW is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J287 AWW, 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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J287 AWW is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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