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M291 DGC

1995 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,844 mi
Last recorded158,844 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Toyota Corolla90,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM291 DGC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 158,844 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced adjustable tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear trailing arm chassis mountings are corroded! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 158,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced adjustable tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear trailing arm chassis mountings are corroded! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

The Radiator is leaking!

The engine oil level is on the minimum!

Pass 17 Jan 2018 152,213 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 144,714 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 136,256 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 136,256 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 130,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear shock gatters damage

Fail 28 Jan 2015 130,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear shock gatters damage

Pass 6 Jan 2014 125,378 miles

both rear shock absorbers, gaiters incomplete

front brake hoses slightly perished

front brake pads appear low

Fail 6 Jan 2014 125,378 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear shock absorbers, gaiters incomplete

front brake hoses slightly perished

front brake pads appear low

Pass 30 Jan 2013 120,213 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 115,102 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 109,218 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 100,124 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 89,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 84,919 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 80,717 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 76,243 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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M291 DGC is a 1995 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M291 DGC, 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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M291 DGC is a 1995 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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