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F303 DOF

1989 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,942 mi
Last recorded96,942 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF303 DOF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,942 miles

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

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

floor panels chassie rails inner and outer sills all wheel arches and some body panels are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Apr 2014 96,942 miles

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

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

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

floor panels chassie rails inner and outer sills all wheel arches and some body panels are starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Apr 2013 95,684 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight exhaust blow at front joint

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills,front and rear subframes and mountings starting to corrode

Pass 23 Apr 2012 94,220 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

floor panels inner and outer sills are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/sn/s front brake disc back plates corroded

rear o/s suspension strut slightly damp

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 21 Apr 2011 92,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/sn/s front brake disc back plates corroded

rear o/s suspension strut slightly damp

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,575 miles

Coolant leak

front o/s suspension strut slightly damp

fuel filler neck starting to corrode

rear n/s suspension strut starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 21 Apr 2010 90,575 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front o/s suspension strut slightly damp

fuel filler neck starting to corrode

rear n/s suspension strut starting to corrode

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,904 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front and rear subframes and mountains starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

front o/s tyre starting to wear on edges

radiater deteriorated

slight blow at rear exhaust joint

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 22 Apr 2009 87,904 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front and rear subframes and mountains starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode/wear

front o/s tyre starting to wear on edges

radiater deteriorated

slight blow at rear exhaust joint

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 23 Apr 2008 85,617 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode. front n/s tyre starting to wear

Pass 23 Apr 2008 85,617 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode. front n/s tyre starting to wear

Pass 23 Apr 2007 82,637 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 82,636 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake and fuel pipes need cleaning. †front pads starting to wear

radiater badly deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2006 79,351 miles

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 21 Apr 2006 79,351 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

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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F303 DOF 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 56.3%.

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 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 F303 DOF, 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 F303 DOF registered?

F303 DOF is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 June 1989.

Is F303 DOF safe to buy?

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