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C289 SCF

1986 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,169 mi
Last recorded81,169 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Toyota Corolla82,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC289 SCF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,169 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 81,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,044 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s wipper starting to split on ends

Pass 11 Jun 2008 70,002 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear step sills corroding

o/s/f outer tyre wall perished

Pass 31 May 2007 60,144 miles

Tapley tested due to roller failure

Pass 27 May 2006 48,519 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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C289 SCF is a 1986 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 82,495 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 C289 SCF, 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 40 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C289 SCF registered?

C289 SCF is a 1986 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 May 1986.

Is C289 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C289 SCF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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