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F240 GYC

1989 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,368 mi
Last recorded113,368 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF240 GYC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2007 113,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 113,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 May 2007 113,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 104,312 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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F240 GYC is a 1989 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F240 GYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F240 GYC registered?

F240 GYC is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F240 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F240 GYC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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