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F251 EUJ

1989 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,295 mi
Last recorded109,295 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 EUJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 109,295 miles

front number plate cracked

several corrosion spots showing

Fail 2 Dec 2008 109,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 105,279 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

footbrake travel close to limit

handbrake travel close to limit

Fail 23 Nov 2007 105,275 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

footbrake travel close to limit

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 6 Nov 2006 101,394 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 101,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

both cv gaitors perished

both rear tyres on legal limit

front number plate cracked

rear number plate becoming unlegdable

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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F251 EUJ is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Grey 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 F251 EUJ, 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 F251 EUJ registered?

F251 EUJ is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F251 EUJ safe to buy?

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