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F103 KYJ

1989 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,752 mi
Last recorded137,752 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 KYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 137,752 miles

corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to suspension

Fail 1 Sep 2007 137,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes † †corrosion to inner sills † †corrosion to suspension

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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F103 KYJ is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 110,255 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 Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F103 KYJ, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F103 KYJ registered?

F103 KYJ is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F103 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F103 KYJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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