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F165 MMV

1989 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,397 mi
Last recorded114,397 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF165 MMV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2006 114,397 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 114,397 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2005 108,556 miles

Front section of exaust has temporary repair, not leaking.

Fail 11 Oct 2005 108,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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F165 MMV is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,295cc 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 F165 MMV, 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 F165 MMV registered?

F165 MMV is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 July 1989.

Is F165 MMV safe to buy?

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