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F238 HRC

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,159 mi
Last recorded134,159 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF238 HRC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 134,159 miles

Inside the bonnet near catch very corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has fibre glue covering rust areas

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2015 132,098 miles

Vehicle has parts covered with fiber glue

Vehicle showing signs of HEAVY corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2015 132,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Vehicle has parts covered with fiber glue

Vehicle showing signs of HEAVY corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2014 130,040 miles

Fiber glass glue covering corroded parts of the car

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle showing signs of corossion

Pass 22 Oct 2013 127,861 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 125,585 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 125,585 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 123,428 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 121,562 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 120,338 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 120,338 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 119,134 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r light has condensation

Fail 5 Nov 2008 119,134 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r light has condensation

Pass 23 Oct 2007 116,741 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 116,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2006 109,349 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 109,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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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F238 HRC is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 F238 HRC, 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.

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How do I check the history of F238 HRC?

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What year was F238 HRC registered?

F238 HRC is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F238 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F238 HRC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F238 HRC have outstanding finance?

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