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J781 RFL

1991 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,662 mi
Last recorded68,662 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ781 RFL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 68,662 miles

Chassis has been undersealed

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2018 68,650 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

rear brake back plates very rusty

under side rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake back plates rusty

underside very rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (7.1.2)

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake back plates corroded

underside rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,091 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,072 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre perrished

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,529 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perrished

underside of vehicle very rusty including suspension components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,938 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all underside components very rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,118 miles

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

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,807 miles

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

o/s front tyre slightly out of shape

underside of vehicle very rusty,due to vehicle standing

Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sump rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2010 63,462 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sump rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,057 miles

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

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

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

all 4 flexi hose ferules started to corrode

front number plate cracked

inner sills rusty & suspension parts rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2009 62,057 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 flexi hose ferules started to corrode

front number plate cracked

inner sills rusty & suspension parts rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,119 miles

clutch worn

front brakes binding on slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2008 61,119 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

clutch worn

Pass 19 Mar 2007 59,516 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 59,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,205 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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J781 RFL is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J781 RFL, 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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J781 RFL is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 1991.

Is J781 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J781 RFL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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