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F159 SPJ

1989 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,193 mi
Last recorded118,193 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF159 SPJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 118,193 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 118,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 115,553 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 115,553 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

radiator in poor condition

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 SPJ is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Red 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 F159 SPJ, 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 F159 SPJ registered?

F159 SPJ is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 July 1989.

Is F159 SPJ safe to buy?

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