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F305 VRL

1989 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,631 mi
Last recorded80,631 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF305 VRL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 80,631 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 80,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,371 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 71,260 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 71,251 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 64,489 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 64,489 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,856 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 58,802 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 52,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 52,532 miles

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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F305 VRL is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F305 VRL, 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 F305 VRL registered?

F305 VRL is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 January 1989.

Is F305 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F305 VRL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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