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J608 SAN

1991 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,640 mi
Last recorded156,640 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 SAN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 156,640 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 152,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 144,884 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 144,842 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 138,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 130,227 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 122,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 115,152 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front c.v. boots perishing

both front coil springs corroding

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear shock damp

Pass 6 Mar 2014 107,294 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 99,072 miles

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

osf tyre worn on edge.wiper blades perishing.exhaust corroded. os door outer handle in poor condition.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,159 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,408 miles

exhaust heavily corroded.os & ns rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2010 79,292 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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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J608 SAN is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J608 SAN, 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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J608 SAN is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 November 1991.

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