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F270 XLJ

1989 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,417 mi
Last recorded118,417 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF270 XLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 118,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 106,941 miles

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

Engine running weak.

Front number plate cracked.

Radiator in a poor condition.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 106,726 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Engine running weak.

Front number plate cracked.

Radiator in a poor condition.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 94,820 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 94,820 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,868 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 80,868 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 75,592 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 70,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 70,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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F270 XLJ is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F270 XLJ, 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 F270 XLJ registered?

F270 XLJ is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F270 XLJ safe to buy?

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