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F183 DTU

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,227 mi
Last recorded125,227 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF183 DTU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2014 125,227 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 118,918 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 112,367 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 112,367 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 106,237 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 99,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 96,620 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 93,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 88,430 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 84,258 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 81,243 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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F183 DTU is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F183 DTU, 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 F183 DTU registered?

F183 DTU is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 September 1988.

Is F183 DTU safe to buy?

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