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F152 SLJ

1988 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,143 mi
Last recorded96,143 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF152 SLJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 96,143 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear wheel arches are corroded will need attention soon

Pass 18 May 2017 96,131 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

floor pan is corroded

o/s/f headlamp damaged

vehicles inner sills has been heavily undersealed

Pass 9 May 2016 98,605 miles

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

o/s headlamp stone chipped

oil leaks

Fail 9 May 2016 98,605 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

o/s headlamp stone chipped

oil leaks

Pass 12 May 2015 95,856 miles

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch and o/s sill

n/s/r lamp cracked

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 7 May 2014 95,442 miles

corrosion to inner cills and both rear wheel arches

play in both front and rear anti roll bar bushes

play in both front anti roll bar drop links

play in steering rack

Pass 8 May 2013 94,975 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides rear wheel arches have some corrosion

o/s headlamp stone chipped

Pass 18 May 2012 93,984 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 93,976 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wheel arch has some corrosion

o/s headlamp has stone chip

o/s/r wheel arch and both rear lower door shuts have some corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,532 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides rear wheel arches have some corrosion

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,058 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

some corrosion to both sides rear wheel arches

Pass 24 Jun 2009 89,144 miles

damage to rear wheelarch o/s

Fail 24 Jun 2009 89,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to rear wheelarch o/s

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,205 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 85,152 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,259 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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F152 SLJ is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F152 SLJ, 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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F152 SLJ is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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