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F430 FYB

1989 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,641 mi
Last recorded150,641 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF430 FYB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 150,641 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 150,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 148,176 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 144,913 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 141,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers wiper blade split

Fail 11 May 2010 141,528 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 6 May 2009 137,409 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 137,409 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 May 2008 134,548 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 134,548 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 133,110 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 130,650 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 130,610 miles

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

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

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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F430 FYB is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 F430 FYB, 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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What year was F430 FYB registered?

F430 FYB is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F430 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F430 FYB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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