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J917 HFR

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,989 mi
Last recorded66,989 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ917 HFR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,989 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 66,978 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,151 miles

o/s rear outer sill corroded advise

Fail 5 Sep 2013 65,135 miles

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

o/s rear outer sill corroded advise

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,529 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,971 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,040 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 60,040 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,457 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 57,457 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,377 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,931 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,049 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 44,950 miles

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

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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J917 HFR is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J917 HFR, 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 J917 HFR registered?

J917 HFR is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 September 1991.

Is J917 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J917 HFR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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