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J425 MBC

1991 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

120,611 mi
Last recorded120,611 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ425 MBC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2010 120,611 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil well below minimum level.

Rear seat bases removed and dog guard fitted with seat folded down.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 117,660 miles

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

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

some play in n/s/f strut top mount

some playin inner rack joints

Fail 10 Sep 2009 117,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

some play in n/s/f strut top mount

some playin inner rack joints

Pass 26 Sep 2008 114,558 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 114,555 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 111,610 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 111,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 108,420 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 108,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

no o/s reversing light

Pass 20 Sep 2005 103,351 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 103,351 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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J425 MBC is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 J425 MBC, 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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J425 MBC is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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