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F351 HFJ

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,563 mi
Last recorded143,563 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF351 HFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 143,563 miles

various rust under car,oil leak,various suspension bushes perrishing,slight wear in o/s/r link arm,rear brake pipes rusty.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 143,563 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

various rust under car,oil leak,various suspension bushes perrishing,slight wear in o/s/r link arm,rear brake pipes rusty.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 137,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre worn outer side,brake pipes & fuel pipes rusty.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 132,662 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 132,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 125,659 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 125,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 118,644 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 118,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 111,708 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 105,613 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 105,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 100,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 98,089 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 98,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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F351 HFJ is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F351 HFJ, 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 F351 HFJ registered?

F351 HFJ is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 September 1988.

Is F351 HFJ safe to buy?

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