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J498 KKO

1991 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,659 mi
Last recorded124,659 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 KKO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 124,659 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 124,154 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on shoulder

Offside Rear tyre perished on shoulder

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 123,685 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracked on shoulder

Fail 3 Jul 2014 123,457 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,457 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 123,164 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 119,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 117,602 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2011 117,528 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 115,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 112,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jul 2008

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 106,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2006 105,070 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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J498 KKO is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J498 KKO, 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 J498 KKO registered?

J498 KKO is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 August 1991.

Is J498 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J498 KKO shows 14 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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