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H988 YFL

1990 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,909 mi
Last recorded95,909 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Toyota Corolla91,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH988 YFL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2010 95,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 83,519 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 83,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 79,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 79,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 72,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 72,397 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 66,206 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 66,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 60,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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H988 YFL is a 1990 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 91,164 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 H988 YFL, 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 36 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H988 YFL is a 1990 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 September 1990.

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