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F299 LMX

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,893 mi
Last recorded69,893 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF299 LMX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 69,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,786 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,551 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,640 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 68,139 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,139 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,139 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,139 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,139 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 68,139 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 68,139 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 68,139 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 68,139 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 68,139 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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F299 LMX is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F299 LMX, 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 F299 LMX registered?

F299 LMX is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 March 1989.

Is F299 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F299 LMX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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