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G98 VEV

1989 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

109,303 mi
Last recorded109,303 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG98 VEV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2006 109,303 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 109,303 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2006 109,040 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front flexy hoses slightly perished

exhaust corroded

various body 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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G98 VEV is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G98 VEV, 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 G98 VEV registered?

G98 VEV is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G98 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G98 VEV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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