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F235 GYA

1989 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,537 mi
Last recorded87,537 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 GYA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,537 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

engine slightly smoking

Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,447 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre touches shock absorber when jacked up

Fail 20 Feb 2014 81,447 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

off side rear tyre touches shock absorber when jacked up

Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,463 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,132 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

both aux belts perished.

both wheel arches corroded but not sharp.

no evidence of timing belt change.

rear exhaust hits subframe.

rear wiper split.

suspect fault on offside rear brakes. efficiency slightly down and grind/ squeal when brakes applied.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 73,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

both aux belts perished.

both wheel arches corroded but not sharp.

no evidence of timing belt change.

rear exhaust hits subframe.

rear wiper split.

suspect fault on offside rear brakes. efficiency slightly down and grind/ squeal when brakes applied.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,422 miles

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

cambelt and aux belts over due

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 9 Feb 2011 72,419 miles

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

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

cambelt and aux belts over due

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,594 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,590 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 11 Feb 2009 70,590 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2008 69,184 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2007 67,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 66,128 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 66,128 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F235 GYA is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F235 GYA, 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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F235 GYA is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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