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L231 JOM

1971 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,806 mi
Last recorded164,806 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1971 Toyota Corolla99,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 JOM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2010 164,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 164,806 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 157,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 148,807 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 148,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 137,976 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 137,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 122,755 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 122,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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L231 JOM is a 1971 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 99,436 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 L231 JOM, 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 55 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 L231 JOM registered?

L231 JOM is a 1971 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L231 JOM safe to buy?

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