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A17 VMR

1994 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

315,476 mi
Last recorded315,476 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Corolla100,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VMR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 315,476 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 315,476 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 304,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s rear inner sills slighty corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 304,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 291,831 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 291,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 278,822 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 278,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 263,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 263,881 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 251,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 236,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 236,892 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 221,397 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 221,397 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 207,562 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 189,966 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 189,965 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 170,069 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 169,988 miles

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

Offside Front 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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A17 VMR is a 1994 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 100,199 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 A17 VMR, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 VMR is a 1994 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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