1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Toyota Corolla MOT pass rate and common faults

140 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 140 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.7%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.7%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.9%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.1%
  9. Position lamp: not working2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics17.9%
  2. Body & chassis17.1%
  3. Suspension15.7%
  4. Brakes15.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  6. Tyres6.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.4%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength14.3%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible13.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1995 Toyota Corolla?

In 2024, 55.0% of 1995 Toyota Corolla cars passed their MOT first time, across 140 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Toyota Corolla?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1995 Toyota Corolla reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).