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J989 GNL

1991 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,418 mi
Last recorded135,418 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Toyota Corolla85,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ989 GNL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 135,418 miles

Coolant leak.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s door rear corner badly corroded.

n/s rear brake disc corroded.

n/s rear wheel arch badly corroded.

o/s door rear corner corroded.

o/s rear brake disc corroded.

o/s rear wheel arch corroded.

oil leak.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 135,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s rear brake disc corroded.

Coolant leak.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s door rear corner badly corroded.

n/s rear wheel arch badly corroded.

o/s door rear corner corroded.

o/s rear brake disc corroded.

o/s rear wheel arch corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 123,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s & n/s door rear corners corroded.

o/s & n/s rear brake discs corroded.

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 118,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s door bottom corner corroded.

n/s/rear wheel arch corroded.

o/s/door bottom corner corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 113,483 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 113,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 109,755 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 102,738 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 102,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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J989 GNL is a 1991 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J989 GNL, 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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J989 GNL is a 1991 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 August 1991.

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