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F259 OVL

1989 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,289 mi
Last recorded78,289 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF259 OVL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 78,289 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 69,872 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 69,872 miles

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

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

all shock absorbers soft /rear lower spring cups rusty

meattal brake pip[e to offside rear flexi hose corrodid near to legal limit

Pass 23 May 2006 62,038 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 62,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 56,007 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2005 56,007 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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F259 OVL 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 F259 OVL, 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 F259 OVL registered?

F259 OVL is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 July 1989.

Is F259 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F259 OVL 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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