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F387 BBO

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,216 mi
Last recorded105,216 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF387 BBO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 105,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 103,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,756 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 102,491 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 101,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 99,775 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,433 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 97,052 miles

off side front flexi pipe perished

Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,003 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 94,865 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 93,687 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 91,653 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 90,604 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 89,592 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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F387 BBO is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 F387 BBO, 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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F387 BBO is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F387 BBO safe to buy?

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