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F160 EWT

1989 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,932 mi
Last recorded144,932 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 EWT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2007 144,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 144,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 142,890 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 142,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 140,353 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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F160 EWT is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F160 EWT, 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 F160 EWT registered?

F160 EWT is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F160 EWT safe to buy?

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