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J408 GCR

1991 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,724 mi
Last recorded120,724 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ408 GCR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,724 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2014 114,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 107,226 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 107,226 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,317 miles

Radiator has signs of holes

Rear number plate is deteriated

Tape on O/S/F wheel arch

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 101,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Radiator has signs of holes

Rear number plate is deteriated

Tape on O/S/F wheel arch

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 95,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 95,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,659 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 89,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,240 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 84,165 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 76,396 miles

nearside rear wheel binding very slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2008 76,396 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear wheel binding very slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2007 71,105 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 67,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 61,939 miles

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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J408 GCR is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc 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 J408 GCR, 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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J408 GCR is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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