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F353 GFJ

1988 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,125 mi
Last recorded141,125 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF353 GFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 141,125 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 184,313 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 178,212 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 178,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 169,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 169,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 156,714 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 156,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 147,275 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 147,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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F353 GFJ is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F353 GFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F353 GFJ registered?

F353 GFJ is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F353 GFJ safe to buy?

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