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J299 VEV

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,369 mi
Last recorded85,369 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ299 VEV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,369 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre scuffed and damaged on outer sidewall,wearing on edges

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking up

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,976 miles

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

light body damage

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre has minor outer side wall damage

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,479 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,429 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre has outer side wall damage

offside front tyre has outer side wall damage

Fail 13 Mar 2013 80,429 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre has outer side wall damage

offside front tyre has outer side wall damage

Fail 12 Mar 2012 79,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front and rear tyres starting to crack and perish

offside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 12 Mar 2012 79,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front and rear tyres starting to crack and perish

offside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,015 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011 78,015 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,873 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 76,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 75,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

baffles loose in rear box

exhaust front mount broken but exhaust secure

front tyres begining to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

baffles loose in rear box

exhaust front mount broken but exhaust secure

front tyres begining to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,962 miles

front and rear no plate cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,880 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 69,361 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 69,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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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J299 VEV is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 J299 VEV, 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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J299 VEV is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J299 VEV safe to buy?

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