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F297 JKE

1989 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,700 mi
Last recorded138,700 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF297 JKE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2010 138,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

clutch master cylinder oiley.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 138,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

clutch master cylinder oiley.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 133,478 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 130,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside headlight stone chipped

Pass 3 Oct 2007 126,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front brake back plates corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2006 123,712 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Sep 2006 123,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 120,199 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front no. plate cracked.

o/s headlamp holed.

o/sr outer sill corroding

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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F297 JKE is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F297 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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F297 JKE is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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