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F282 LMX

1989 Toyota Corolla

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,475 mi
Last recorded102,475 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF282 LMX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 102,475 miles

both front wings crodded covered with tap /filler

Fail 11 May 2015 102,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

both front wings crodded covered with tap /filler

Fail 6 May 2014 95,967 miles

All tyres worn / cracked

Bodywork poor

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 95,967 miles

All tyres worn / cracked

Bodywork poor

Pass 13 May 2013 92,139 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 92,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 88,727 miles

Bodywork poor

co level high

Fail 3 May 2012 88,726 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Bodywork poor

co level high

Pass 14 May 2011 83,920 miles

Outer sills showing signs of wear

Pass 5 May 2010 79,999 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 76,811 miles

repiar to r/oside seat belt satisfactory

Fail 7 May 2009 76,811 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

repiar to r/oside seat belt satisfactory

Pass 16 May 2008 72,502 miles

Radiator badly worn needs attention

Pass 11 Jun 2007 67,645 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 67,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 62,050 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 62,050 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

both cv boots cracking. †both outer sills corroded. †all 4 tyres cracking. †general brakepipe corrosion.

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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F282 LMX is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F282 LMX, 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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F282 LMX is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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