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F294 THY

1988 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,111 mi
Last recorded157,111 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF294 THY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 157,111 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 152,197 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 152,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber not attached at rear

Pass 16 Apr 2014 147,631 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 143,279 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 May 2013 143,279 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 140,558 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 136,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 136,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 131,354 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 125,084 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 201,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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F294 THY is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F294 THY, 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 F294 THY registered?

F294 THY is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is F294 THY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F294 THY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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