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J848 FGU

1991 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,334 mi
Last recorded96,334 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ848 FGU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,334 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,310 miles

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

advise surface corrosion osr outer sill

Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,785 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion o.s,r,outer sill

Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,312 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 77,312 miles

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

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

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

surface corsion on rear of o/s door sill

Pass 12 Jul 2008 77,095 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 76,997 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 76,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J848 FGU is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J848 FGU, 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 J848 FGU registered?

J848 FGU is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 August 1991.

Is J848 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J848 FGU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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