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F236 GMB

1989 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,318 mi
Last recorded95,318 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF236 GMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,318 miles

do to age of vehicle components have corrosion not considerd exsive at this stage

Fail 10 Dec 2010 95,318 miles

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

do to age of vehicle components have corrosion not considerd exsive at this stage

Pass 8 Dec 2009 94,791 miles

do to age of car components have corroshion and both sills but not considerd excesive

Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,928 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 93,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 92,825 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 92,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 91,535 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 89,203 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 89,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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F236 GMB is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F236 GMB, 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 F236 GMB registered?

F236 GMB is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F236 GMB safe to buy?

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