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F253 NAR

1989 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

118,107 mi
Last recorded118,107 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF253 NAR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 118,107 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 118,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 117,606 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 113,578 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 113,578 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 112,566 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 112,566 miles

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

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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F253 NAR is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F253 NAR, 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 F253 NAR registered?

F253 NAR is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is F253 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F253 NAR shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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