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J887 ELG

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,038 mi
Last recorded79,038 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ887 ELG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,038 miles

rear of outer sills corroded

damage to nearside door & wing

Fail 11 Feb 2009 79,037 miles

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

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

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

rear of outer sills corroded

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to nearside door & wing

nearside outer cv joint knocks

Pass 5 Dec 2007 74,044 miles

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

no spare wheel

parts of rear wheel arches corroded

rear of outer sills corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2007 74,044 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

no spare wheel

parts of rear wheel arches corroded

rear of outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2006 69,531 miles

exhaust center pipe rusty at rear

offside and nearside inner sills getting rusty at rear

rear numberplate deteriorated

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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J887 ELG is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 J887 ELG, 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 J887 ELG registered?

J887 ELG is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 August 1991.

Is J887 ELG safe to buy?

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