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F214 KKJ

1989 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,753 mi
Last recorded92,753 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF214 KKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 92,753 miles

idle speed erratic

centre and rear exhaust sections badly corroded - minor leaks

hydrocarbon level high - within tolerances when engine speed raised to approx.2000rpm

Pass 24 May 2010 87,367 miles

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2010 87,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust badly corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 81,605 miles

brake fluid level not to maximum

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking - no split found but suggest replace

unable to see brake pads due to wheel and trim design

Fail 14 May 2009 81,506 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid level not to maximum

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking - no split found but suggest replace

unable to see brake pads due to wheel and trim design

Fail 12 May 2008 75,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2008 75,824 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 74,160 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 74,160 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 71,144 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 71,144 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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F214 KKJ is a 1989 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F214 KKJ, 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 F214 KKJ registered?

F214 KKJ is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 May 1989.

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The MOT history for F214 KKJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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