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F155 DCW

1989 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,348 mi
Last recorded112,348 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF155 DCW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 wheel arches corroded

both rear arb bushes deteriorated

front coil springs corroded

front number plate tied on

front/centre exhaust corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 112,348 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 wheel arches corroded

both rear arb bushes deteriorated

front coil springs corroded

front number plate tied on

front/centre exhaust corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 106,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all wheel arches corroded

both cv boots deteriorating

both front flexis deteriorated

both rear arb bushes cracking

corrosion o/s/r outer sill

front number plate tied at one end

had to get vehicle v hot for emissions test,ok at time of test.

scratches on o/s windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2010 102,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills

front number plate insecure

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it and is low on pressure

Fail 22 Jun 2010 102,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills

front number plate insecure

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it and is low on pressure

Pass 2 Jul 2009 98,863 miles

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

windscreen slightly de laminated and scratched but just ok at time of test.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 98,863 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

windscreen slightly de laminated and scratched but just ok at time of test.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 96,062 miles

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2008 96,062 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2007 93,156 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance but just upto mot standard at time of test

on a manual emissions test the idle speed had to be raised slightly for the car to pass on the HC, the CO was just upto standard at 3.5%

the windscreen is slightly marked but is ok at the time of test.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 89,347 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 89,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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F155 DCW is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F155 DCW, 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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F155 DCW is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 July 1989.

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