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F201 GAL

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,777 mi
Last recorded81,777 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF201 GAL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 81,777 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Feb 2007 77,733 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL NEAR TO LIMIT

Fail 10 Feb 2007 77,733 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL NEAR TO LIMIT

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 68,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 68,711 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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F201 GAL is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 F201 GAL, 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 F201 GAL registered?

F201 GAL is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F201 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F201 GAL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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