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F197 UFV

1989 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,497 mi
Last recorded113,497 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 113,497 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 113,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 107,653 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 107,626 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 105,667 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 105,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,445 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 96,115 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F + rear wiper starting to split

Pass 5 Jan 2006 91,427 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 91,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bodywork and sills showing signs of surface corrosion may need attention in the future

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 UFV is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

F197 UFV is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F197 UFV safe to buy?

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