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J581 FMX

1991 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,720 mi
Last recorded83,720 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ581 FMX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 83,720 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake travel

slight under-body corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,109 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 64,438 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2019 64,429 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,042 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 57,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,984 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 52,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,795 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 51,960 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,061 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 48,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,802 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 45,800 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,502 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,373 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 34,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,165 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,950 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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J581 FMX is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J581 FMX, 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 J581 FMX registered?

J581 FMX is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 December 1991.

Is J581 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J581 FMX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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