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F208 NFJ

1989 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,087 mi
Last recorded137,087 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF208 NFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 137,087 miles

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

boot lid damaged

front registration plate deteriated

nearside front wheel arch rusted

rear registration plate deteriated

Fail 21 Aug 2007 137,087 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot lid damaged

front registration plate deteriated

nearside front wheel arch rusted

rear registration plate deteriated

Pass 6 Sep 2006 126,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 126,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 117,007 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 116,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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F208 NFJ is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F208 NFJ, 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 F208 NFJ registered?

F208 NFJ is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F208 NFJ safe to buy?

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