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J961 XAJ

1991 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,328 mi
Last recorded70,328 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ961 XAJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 70,328 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 70,028 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 69,839 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 69,743 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 69,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 69,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,642 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,495 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,243 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,890 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,601 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,737 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,576 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,920 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 51,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,901 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,338 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,575 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,478 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,386 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked and †offside front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2006 41,730 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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J961 XAJ is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J961 XAJ, 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 J961 XAJ registered?

J961 XAJ is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J961 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J961 XAJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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