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F295 HGU

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,928 mi
Last recorded26,928 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF295 HGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,811 miles

rear shocks weakening.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 26,790 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear shocks weakening.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,520 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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F295 HGU is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F295 HGU, 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 F295 HGU registered?

F295 HGU is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 September 1988.

Is F295 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F295 HGU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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