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J438 HMX

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

83,275 mi
Last recorded83,275 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ438 HMX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,275 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 7 Mar 2008 83,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Feb 2007 80,579 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 80,579 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 80,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 78,697 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 78,697 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

water leak

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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J438 HMX is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J438 HMX, 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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What year was J438 HMX registered?

J438 HMX is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 November 1991.

Is J438 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J438 HMX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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