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J920 PEW

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,127 mi
Last recorded112,127 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ920 PEW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 112,127 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 112,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

numerous areas of corrosion

off side front wheel bearing slight ruff

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2012 112,105 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 103,471 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to flex

cracking on offside rear tyre

damage on nearside rear seatbelt

nearside driveshaft gaiter badly cracked

visible smoke near limit on long idle

Pass 23 Sep 2011 103,471 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to flex

cracking on offside rear tyre

damage on nearside rear seatbelt

nearside driveshaft gaiter badly cracked

visible smoke near limit on long idle

Pass 23 Sep 2010 102,399 miles

both outer cv gaitors badly cracked

corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes to the flexis

slight damage on nearside rear seatbelt

smoking on long idle

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2010 102,399 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both outer cv gaitors badly cracked

corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes to the flexis

slight damage on nearside rear seatbelt

smoking on long idle

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 101,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front outer driveshaft gaiters cracked

both rear tyres cracking

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to flex

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Pass 23 Sep 2008 99,258 miles

both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread

corrosion starting on both rear outer sills

Fail 23 Sep 2008 99,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread

corrosion starting on both rear outer sills

Pass 27 Sep 2007 97,103 miles

bind on offside rear wheel

both outer cv gaiters cracking

damage to nearside rear seatbelt

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 29 Sep 2006 94,645 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 94,642 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (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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J920 PEW is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J920 PEW, 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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J920 PEW is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 October 1991.

Is J920 PEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J920 PEW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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