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F242 TJU

1989 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,428 mi
Last recorded108,428 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 TJU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 108,428 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 104,777 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 104,776 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 101,311 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 101,307 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre tread starting to split

Pass 16 Jun 2006 97,929 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 97,929 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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F242 TJU is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F242 TJU, 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 F242 TJU registered?

F242 TJU is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F242 TJU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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