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F123 SHG

1988 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,887 mi
Last recorded124,887 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 SHG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 124,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

underside of vehical starting to corrode

Fail 8 Sep 2011 124,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

underside of vehical starting to corrode

Pass 19 Aug 2010 120,299 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 120,186 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2009 115,649 miles

Both floor to sills starting to corrode

Radiator core rotten

Slight blue smoke from exhaust,not exessive and figures ok

Undercarriege starting to corrode

Fail 10 Sep 2009 115,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both floor to sills starting to corrode

Radiator core rotten

Slight blue smoke from exhaust,not exessive and figures ok

Undercarriege starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2008 111,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake fluid on minimum

nearside and offside inner sills poor condition

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2007 109,598 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 109,536 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 105,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

radiator unit leaking water

under body starting to corroide

Fail 5 Aug 2006 105,970 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

under body starting to corroide

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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F123 SHG is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 107,993 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 F123 SHG, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F123 SHG registered?

F123 SHG is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is F123 SHG safe to buy?

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