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F139 YFX

1989 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,888 mi
Last recorded121,888 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF139 YFX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 121,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 121,852 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 121,827 miles

Central Rear tire cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2017 121,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 121,535 miles

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 121,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 119,248 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 113,410 miles

N/S gearbox drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 29 May 2008 113,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S gearbox drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 25 May 2007 103,691 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 96,960 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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F139 YFX is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F139 YFX, 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 F139 YFX registered?

F139 YFX is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F139 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F139 YFX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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