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J488 CTU

1991 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,798 mi
Last recorded87,798 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ488 CTU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 87,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,410 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 80,410 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 73,296 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 73,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,408 miles

front tyres 155/70/13 rear tyres155/13

Fail 4 Jul 2006 65,341 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front tyres 155/70/13 rear tyres 155/13

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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J488 CTU is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J488 CTU, 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 J488 CTU registered?

J488 CTU is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J488 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J488 CTU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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