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J309 ETU

1991 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,967 mi
Last recorded54,967 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ309 ETU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011 54,967 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sump getting rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,967 miles

sump getting rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,854 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX HAS SMALL HOLE IN (SLIGHT BLOW)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,226 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 53,226 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,113 miles

BOTH FRONT ROAD SPRINGS RUSTING

Fail 27 Oct 2008 52,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT ROAD SPRINGS RUSTING

Pass 13 Nov 2007 50,922 miles

SOME BRAKE PIPES JUST STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

Pass 20 Nov 2006 49,547 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 49,532 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 48,076 miles

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

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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J309 ETU is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J309 ETU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J309 ETU registered?

J309 ETU is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 November 1991.

Is J309 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J309 ETU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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