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F148 THY

1989 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,751 mi
Last recorded197,751 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF148 THY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2006 197,751 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 197,751 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

reg plates secured with tie wraps

Pass 13 Dec 2005 192,148 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 192,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F148 THY is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F148 THY, 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 F148 THY registered?

F148 THY is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is F148 THY safe to buy?

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