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F39 GCD

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,390 mi
Last recorded71,390 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF39 GCD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 71,390 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 May 2019 71,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 70,064 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear suspension lowered

Pass 26 May 2015 64,348 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,193 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, rear inner sills and rear chassis sections

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner sills have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,297 miles

Inner sills corroding

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

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

rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,979 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,028 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 51,158 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,764 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,838 miles

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 22 Jul 2005 47,093 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 47,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

outer handbrake cable on right side broken.

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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F39 GCD is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 F39 GCD, 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 F39 GCD registered?

F39 GCD is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F39 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F39 GCD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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