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J741 BYC

1991 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,992 mi
Last recorded86,992 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ741 BYC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 86,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 86,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,857 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 86,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,125 miles

suspension & components corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2018 84,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has perished many cracks/splits.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 84,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Whole system front to rear has four areas leaking having rusted through. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has perished many cracks/splits.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre some splits due to perishing.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 83,667 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel. (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre some splits due to perishing.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,253 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind and brake pads appear to be low? would advise attention

exhaust system corroding at rear

Fail 5 Aug 2016 82,229 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to excess (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front slight brake bind and brake pads appear to be low? would advise attention

exhaust system corroding at rear

Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,984 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind on offside front brake

some corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 16 Aug 2014 79,839 miles

centre exhaust section corroding

very slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,501 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 78,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,330 miles

centre exhaust section corroding

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 77,330 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust section corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,140 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,279 miles

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

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

Wiper's smear.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,587 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear to be low?

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2006 70,251 miles

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

slight grease leakage on o/s outer driveshaft boot

Pass 19 Dec 2005 67,101 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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J741 BYC is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J741 BYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J741 BYC registered?

J741 BYC is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J741 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J741 BYC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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