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F159 HYC

1989 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,631 mi
Last recorded120,631 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 HYC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 120,631 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 120,618 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 115,283 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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F159 HYC is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F159 HYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F159 HYC?

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What year was F159 HYC registered?

F159 HYC is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F159 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F159 HYC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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