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J493 DYO

1991 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,986 mi
Last recorded170,986 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 DYO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 170,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 165,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2009 158,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 147,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 133,352 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 133,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 124,399 miles

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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J493 DYO is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J493 DYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J493 DYO registered?

J493 DYO is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J493 DYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J493 DYO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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