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F143 KDB

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,517 mi
Last recorded150,517 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 KDB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 150,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2006 144,742 miles

engine oil leaks.

Fail 11 Apr 2006 144,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

engine oil leaks.

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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F143 KDB is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F143 KDB, 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.

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What year was F143 KDB registered?

F143 KDB is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 April 1989.

Is F143 KDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F143 KDB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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