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J289 MNR

1992 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,189 mi
Last recorded126,189 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1992 Toyota Corolla95,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ289 MNR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 126,189 miles

crack in windscreen not within the swept area

Fail 11 Nov 2008 125,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Large crack in windscreen not within the swept area

Pass 12 Nov 2007 114,229 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 102,169 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 101,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 88,593 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 88,481 miles

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

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

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

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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J289 MNR is a 1992 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J289 MNR, 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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J289 MNR is a 1992 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 March 1992.

Is J289 MNR safe to buy?

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