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J505 CTU

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

196,256 mi
Last recorded196,256 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ505 CTU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 196,256 miles

Slight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 196,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Slight corrosion in prescribed and non-prescribed areas

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 193,982 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 193,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 191,569 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front brake slightly binding on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2014 191,569 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front brake slightly binding on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 189,126 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2013 189,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 185,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general under vehicle corrosion

o/s and n/s front outer cv gaiters perishing

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm front bushes weak

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread, however not exposing cords

power steering pipe/hose located along side the engine, damp with oil

rear brake disc faces corroded

time of test no rear seat fitted seat belts not bolted at floor

Fail 2 Jul 2012 185,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

general under vehicle corrosion

o/s and n/s front outer cv gaiters perishing

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm front bushes weak

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread, however not exposing cords

power steering pipe/hose located along side the engine, damp with oil

rear brake disc faces corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 181,052 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 178,448 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 178,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 175,572 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 175,572 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 171,737 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 171,629 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 169,197 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear seats not used folded down !

Pass 11 Sep 2006 169,197 miles

rear seats not used folded down !

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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J505 CTU is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 J505 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 J505 CTU registered?

J505 CTU is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 August 1991.

Is J505 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J505 CTU shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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