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F261 JKE

1989 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,485 mi
Last recorded149,485 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF261 JKE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 149,485 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 149,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 149,200 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 148,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 147,303 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 146,500 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 139,202 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 139,202 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 137,316 miles

rear shockers leaking oil

Fail 21 Dec 2011 137,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear shockers leaking oil

Pass 21 Dec 2010 121,851 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 121,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 108,183 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 103,762 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 102,709 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 101,755 miles

engine oil leak

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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F261 JKE is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F261 JKE, 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 F261 JKE registered?

F261 JKE is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 4 April 1989.

Is F261 JKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F261 JKE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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