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J85 TAJ

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,157 mi
Last recorded112,157 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ85 TAJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 112,157 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 112,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both sides front wing slightly corroded and bot sides rear wheel arch and Q panel slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2009 111,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 111,056 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 109,505 miles

advice to change o/s/r shock absorbers

Pass 21 Sep 2007 106,525 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 106,525 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 103,318 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 103,318 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 100,002 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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J85 TAJ is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J85 TAJ, 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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What year was J85 TAJ registered?

J85 TAJ is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 August 1991.

Is J85 TAJ safe to buy?

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