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J840 HGC

1999 Toyota Corolla

White Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,993 mi
Last recorded34,993 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Toyota Corolla78,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ840 HGC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 34,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 26,908 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 22,082 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 21,021 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 21,021 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 157,572 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 13,610 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 10,419 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 7,278 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 4,249 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 725 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 23 Nov 2009 158,534 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 152,661 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 152,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 144,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 133,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 133,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 125,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J840 HGC is a 1999 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 78,010 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 J840 HGC, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J840 HGC registered?

J840 HGC is a 1999 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is J840 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J840 HGC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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