1989 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · G468 SBW
1989 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 67,871 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G468 SBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2026
- 67,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G468 SBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Toyota Corolla (G468 SBW) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
G468 SBW Mileage History
- 05/09/202361,633 mi
- 08/09/202361,634 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/202464,125 mi+2,491 mi
- 12/09/202567,118 mi+2,993 mi
- 11/09/202667,871 mi+753 mi
Average of roughly 2,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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