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F197 SOY

1989 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,917 mi
Last recorded47,917 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF197 SOY
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 47,917 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre have edge crack

nearside rear tyre have poor structure

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,917 miles

nearside rear tyre have edge crack

nearside rear tyre have poor structure

Fail 1 Jul 2011 44,239 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre have a cut

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,239 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre have a cut

Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,716 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,427 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 43,427 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 42,101 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,207 miles

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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F197 SOY is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F197 SOY, 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 F197 SOY registered?

F197 SOY is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 June 1989.

Is F197 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F197 SOY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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