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J797 FOU

1991 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,124 mi
Last recorded133,124 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 FOU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 133,124 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 132,000 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 132,000 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2014 131,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to both closing sills

corrosion to both front to rear fuel pipes

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 30 Dec 2013 125,941 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 118,177 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 118,177 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 112,945 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 112,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 108,415 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 108,130 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

only drivers seat and seat belt fitted

road tyres fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2009 108,128 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 107,997 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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J797 FOU is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J797 FOU, 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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J797 FOU is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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