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F205 MVJ

1989 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,818 mi
Last recorded88,818 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF205 MVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 88,818 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 88,818 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2006 73,987 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 73,987 miles

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

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

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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F205 MVJ is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Grey 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 F205 MVJ, 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 F205 MVJ registered?

F205 MVJ is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is F205 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F205 MVJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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