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F236 JMA

1989 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,083 mi
Last recorded78,083 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF236 JMA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 78,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 77,948 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 77,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 77,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 77,495 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,396 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,889 miles

Corrosion Starting To O/S Upper Inner Wheel Arch

Front Brake Pads Appear Low/ O/S Rear Wheel Binding Slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,641 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,063 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,661 miles

corrosion starting to the rear o/s inner wheel arch near the top mounting

Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,136 miles

Corrosion starting to the rear o/s upper inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,279 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,585 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 72,114 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 71,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,473 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,143 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 66,769 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 66,752 miles

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

off side rear mud flap insecure

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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F236 JMA is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 F236 JMA, 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 F236 JMA registered?

F236 JMA is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F236 JMA safe to buy?

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