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J499 BWC

1993 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,594 mi
Last recorded63,594 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Toyota Corolla101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ499 BWC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,594 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 63,594 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,798 miles

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrod

Fail 10 Mar 2014 62,798 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrod

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,543 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 61,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,188 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 59,188 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,833 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 55,888 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 55,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2007 54,049 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 54,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,800 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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J499 BWC is a 1993 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 101,932 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 J499 BWC, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J499 BWC registered?

J499 BWC is a 1993 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 November 1993.

Is J499 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J499 BWC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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