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A12 GCJ

1989 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,360 mi
Last recorded75,360 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GCJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2015 75,360 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer wall all around (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

emission not tested due to exhaust

exhausy system rusty

heavey under vechile rust

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,629 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,745 miles

nsf tyre perishing

Fail 1 Nov 2013 69,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nsf tyre perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,339 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,651 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,127 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 62,073 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 56,353 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 56,351 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,521 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 52,727 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 52,727 miles

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

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

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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A12 GCJ is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 94,504 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 A12 GCJ, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 GCJ registered?

A12 GCJ is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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