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J979 CGJ

1991 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,419 mi
Last recorded124,419 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 CGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 124,419 miles

corrosion to rear underside sills

n/s/f outer cv boot pin holed

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge an getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges- raised tread pattern

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link arm

Pass 27 Nov 2007 121,718 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 121,716 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s rack boot slightly twisted. o/s/r tyre worn. front number plate cracked.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 118,854 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 118,780 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear underside sills

pin hole in n/s outer cv boot

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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J979 CGJ is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in Grey 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 J979 CGJ, 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 J979 CGJ registered?

J979 CGJ is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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