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F271 FFM

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

117,653 mi
Last recorded117,653 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF271 FFM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2007 117,653 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 114,609 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 114,548 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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F271 FFM is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F271 FFM, 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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What year was F271 FFM registered?

F271 FFM is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F271 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F271 FFM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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