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F419 MDL

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,824 mi
Last recorded87,824 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF419 MDL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 87,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play links x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 85,635 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 85,041 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 83,925 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 82,492 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 80,672 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 79,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,165 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,390 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 73,761 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,836 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 70,836 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,389 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,017 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,138 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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F419 MDL is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc 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 F419 MDL, 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 F419 MDL registered?

F419 MDL is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F419 MDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F419 MDL 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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