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F316 LNC

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,931 mi
Last recorded144,931 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF316 LNC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 144,931 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

All jacking points deformed.

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy Rear back box (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

No rear seats or belts at time of test.

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

Play in rack

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 132,055 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All jacking points. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

No rear seats or belts at time of test.

Pass 14 Oct 2023 121,759 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All jacking points (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack, not excessive.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 106,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear sill weak

Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency passed on 18%, pass limit is 16%

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,198 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch fronts ()

nearside and offside sills damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2020 79,189 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch fronts ()

nearside and offside sills damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2019 67,473 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,209 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,357 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,047 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 39,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,678 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,386 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,021 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 38,794 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,794 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,620 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,269 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 37,751 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,068 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,087 miles

battey efficiancy poor went flat with side lights on

Fail 28 Apr 2006 36,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

battey efficiancy poor went flat with side lights on

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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F316 LNC is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F316 LNC, 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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F316 LNC is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 May 1989.

Is F316 LNC safe to buy?

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