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J709 DTU

1991 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,175 mi
Last recorded126,175 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ709 DTU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 126,175 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Off side and near side rear inner sills corroded

front suspension corroded and corrosion badly

rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 126,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Off side and near side rear inner sills corroded

front suspension corroded and corrosion badly

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 123,304 miles

Corroded front suspension

Corroded rear suspension

Fail 27 Aug 2014 123,304 miles

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

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

Corroded front suspension

Corroded rear suspension

Pass 17 Aug 2013 122,754 miles

Corrision on inner sill near side rear and off side rear

Corrision on rear suspension

Pass 28 Aug 2012 119,960 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 119,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 117,843 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 117,822 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine slightly smoking

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

Near side front poistion lamp will need attention

Pass 27 Aug 2010 114,766 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 114,766 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 110,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 110,440 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 108,526 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 108,528 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 105,050 miles

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

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

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

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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J709 DTU is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 J709 DTU, 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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J709 DTU is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 August 1991.

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