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J950 CYP

1991 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,997 mi
Last recorded137,997 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ950 CYP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 137,997 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 133,824 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 129,796 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel to high

Pass 21 Jul 2023 126,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 122,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 119,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 117,262 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle has various rust spots but no sharp edges

Pass 25 Jun 2019 111,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 106,143 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,120 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,486 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,044 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,657 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 82,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,631 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 82,327 miles

All tyres perished

Fail 12 Apr 2011 82,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,081 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 80,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 80,657 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 73,825 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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J950 CYP is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J950 CYP, 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 J950 CYP registered?

J950 CYP is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 September 1991.

Is J950 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J950 CYP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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