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M278 LFJ

1995 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,249 mi
Last recorded81,249 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Toyota Corolla90,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 LFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,249 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2011 81,246 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2010 76,539 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 32,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,890 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 64,224 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 64,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 59,775 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 59,775 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M278 LFJ is a 1995 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 90,086 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 M278 LFJ, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M278 LFJ registered?

M278 LFJ is a 1995 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M278 LFJ safe to buy?

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