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F201 BNG

1989 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

153,281 mi
Last recorded153,281 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF201 BNG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2007 153,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

ADVICE: NEAR SIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE READING COULD BE BETTER

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 149,981 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 149,975 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC'S IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WEEPING OIL

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFF SIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW COMPARED TO NEAR SIDE SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE)

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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F201 BNG is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F201 BNG, 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 F201 BNG registered?

F201 BNG is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F201 BNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F201 BNG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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