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J699 SJO

1991 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,579 mi
Last recorded134,579 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ699 SJO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 134,579 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 134,575 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 133,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 133,679 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 133,679 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 133,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Both front shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake discs and pads appear low

Hole in nearside headlamp lens but not affecting beam image

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

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat installed

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge but not exposing cords

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

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 126,677 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 126,674 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 121,978 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake disk pitted/corroded

front brake hoses slightly cracked/perished

rear disks slightly pitted

Fail 19 Oct 2010 121,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake disk pitted/corroded

front brake hoses slightly cracked/perished

rear disks slightly pitted

Fail 22 Sep 2009 121,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f wheel odd

Pass 11 Mar 2008 117,101 miles

Battery and battery terminals loose

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

Offside front brake hose deteriorated but not showing reinforcement

Rear exhaust box fouling rear suspension cross member

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2008 117,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery and battery terminals loose

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

Offside front brake hose deteriorated but not showing reinforcement

Rear exhaust box fouling rear suspension cross member

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 111,995 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 111,988 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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J699 SJO is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J699 SJO, 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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J699 SJO is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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