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J479 BRC

1991 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

74,040 mi
Last recorded74,040 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 BRC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 74,040 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 74,007 miles

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

corrosion to various body panels †welding repairs previously carried out †oil leaks †front exhaust mounting rubber worn

slight oil leaks from steering rack †rear coil springs corroded †rear brakes imbalanced †brake pipes heavely under sealed †brake hoses heaveely under sealed †surface corrosion to various brake pies †cracking/perrishing to all tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,332 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 73,316 miles

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

brake pipes covered in underseal inspection limited

n/s/r shocker slightly damp

Fail 1 Jun 2006 73,283 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to rear wheel arches

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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J479 BRC is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J479 BRC, 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 J479 BRC registered?

J479 BRC is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is J479 BRC safe to buy?

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