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F243 PUW

1989 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,678 mi
Last recorded87,678 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF243 PUW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2022 87,678 miles

Offside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated bodysill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 87,252 miles

th.e vehicle under side is rusted and weld repaired on the sills and floor these should be kept in check.

Pass 23 Jun 2020 86,829 miles

the vehicle inner sills are rusting and should be kept in check

Pass 13 Jun 2019 86,106 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 86,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded banjo leaking (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside is corroded and been repaired this should be kept in check

Fail 12 Jun 2018 85,180 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside is corroded and been repaired this should be kept in check

Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,122 miles

the vehicle underside has been extensively repaired and should be kept in check

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,008 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills previous repairs (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion general age related corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,810 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 81,802 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,373 miles

the bodywork edges are rusting and should be kept in check

Fail 19 Jun 2014 80,347 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

the bodywork edges are rusting and should be kept in check

Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 77,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,614 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,787 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 74,323 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 73,643 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 72,658 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 72,654 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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F243 PUW is a 1989 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F243 PUW, 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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F243 PUW is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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