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J479 NJR

1991 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,131 mi
Last recorded145,131 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 NJR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 145,131 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 142,374 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 135,858 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 135,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 126,487 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 126,486 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 122,735 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 122,730 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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 NJR is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J479 NJR, 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 NJR registered?

J479 NJR is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J479 NJR safe to buy?

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