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UC 5253

1989 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

214,302 mi
Last recorded214,302 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Toyota Corolla94,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUC 5253
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 214,302 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Brake hose - slightly deteriorated

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack bracket has slight corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 214,302 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Brake hose - slightly deteriorated

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack bracket has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 214,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing all missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rack area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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UC 5253 is a 1989 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,300cc 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 UC 5253, 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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UC 5253 is a 1989 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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