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A158 SGK

1983 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,337 mi
Last recorded148,337 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA158 SGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2011 148,337 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 148,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 148,111 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 147,980 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 147,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 147,666 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 147,473 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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A158 SGK is a 1983 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A158 SGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 43 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A158 SGK registered?

A158 SGK is a 1983 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 September 1983.

Is A158 SGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A158 SGK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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