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F178 LTW

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,524 mi
Last recorded79,524 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 LTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,524 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,703 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 72,755 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 72,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 72,728 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,614 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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F178 LTW is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F178 LTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F178 LTW registered?

F178 LTW is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is F178 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F178 LTW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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