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F21 SDG

1988 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,521 mi
Last recorded62,521 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 SDG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,521 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,502 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 59,545 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre sidewall has some slight damage

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,545 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall has some slight damage

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,571 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 58,569 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,711 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 57,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,955 miles

SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAKS FROM THERMOSTAT HOUSING AREA

Pass 23 Nov 2007 56,068 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 55,315 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 54,656 miles

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

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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F21 SDG is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F21 SDG, 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 F21 SDG registered?

F21 SDG is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F21 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 SDG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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