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F217 RPB

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

213,540 mi
Last recorded213,540 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF217 RPB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2011 213,540 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

driver seat belt twisted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 213,540 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

driver seat belt twisted

Pass 8 Jun 2010 208,944 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to offside front wheel arch and offside rear lower wing panel

Fail 7 Jun 2010 208,932 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside front wheel arch

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 203,923 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 203,923 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake imbalance 34%

Pass 2 Jun 2008 198,325 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front indicator lenes cracked

front brake imbalance 19%

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 May 2008 198,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front indicator lenes cracked

front brake imbalance 19%

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2007 192,834 miles

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

engine oil leak

radiator poor condition

Pass 8 May 2006 187,917 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 187,917 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine oil leaks

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

radiator poor condition

slight olay in steering rack

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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F217 RPB is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 F217 RPB, 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 F217 RPB registered?

F217 RPB is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F217 RPB safe to buy?

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