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F242 GYC

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,690 mi
Last recorded73,690 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 GYC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 73,690 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 72,376 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,559 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 69,880 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 68,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,710 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,649 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,749 miles

surface corrosion to n/s & o/s inner sill & floor areas front to rear

Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,692 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,758 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 63,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,776 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 61,544 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,319 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,913 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,800 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,376 miles

slight damage to fuel tank

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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F242 GYC is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F242 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 F242 GYC registered?

F242 GYC is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F242 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F242 GYC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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