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F379 DJA

1988 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,638 mi
Last recorded82,638 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF379 DJA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 82,638 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 82,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

body panels damaged

front and rear number plates starting to fade

front and rear subframes and mountains starting to corrode

rear n/s window broken

under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode

Fail 3 Jan 2006 77,626 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coolant leaking

oil leak

rear number plate starting to fade †front number plate starting to fade †under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode

rear suspension slightly soft †slight play in o/sn/s rear anti roll bar mountain bushes

Pass 3 Jan 2006 77,626 miles

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

rear number plate starting to fade †front number plate starting to fade †under floors and chassis rails starting to corrode

rear suspension slightly soft †slight play in o/sn/s rear anti roll bar mountain bushes

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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F379 DJA is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F379 DJA, 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 F379 DJA registered?

F379 DJA is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F379 DJA safe to buy?

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