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F232 FWF

1989 Toyota Carina

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

48,449 mi
Last recorded48,449 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF232 FWF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2014 48,449 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

age related corrosion throughout vehicle

all suspension components corroded

corrosion to suspension mount areas and to vehicle underside

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,181 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

age related corrosion to vehicle

rear suspension lower front arms corroded

signs of corrosion at rear suspension upper mounts/rear seat belt upper mount area

Fail 12 Apr 2013 48,181 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

age related corrosion to vehicle

rear suspension lower front arms corroded

signs of corrosion at rear suspension upper mounts/rear seat belt upper mount area

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,707 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Apr 2012 47,707 miles

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

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,244 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 47,244 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,895 miles

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

general under body corrosion

o/s rear sill corroded

sighns of car being stood

Fail 31 Mar 2010 46,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

general under body corrosion due to car being stood

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,736 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,557 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,654 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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F232 FWF is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F232 FWF, 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 F232 FWF registered?

F232 FWF is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 March 1989.

Is F232 FWF safe to buy?

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