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F221 LJA

1989 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,451 mi
Last recorded187,451 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF221 LJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 187,451 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes not seen due to covers

Fail 19 Feb 2009 187,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes not seen due to covers

Pass 18 Feb 2008 183,814 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 179,435 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 179,435 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 175,784 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 175,784 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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F221 LJA is a 1989 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F221 LJA, 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 F221 LJA registered?

F221 LJA is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F221 LJA safe to buy?

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