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F445 SBP

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

87,821 mi
Last recorded87,821 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF445 SBP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2007 87,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

spare tyre worn to excess

Pass 24 Aug 2006 83,313 miles

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

rear shocks spongy

Fail 21 Aug 2006 83,254 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 82,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F445 SBP is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 F445 SBP, 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 F445 SBP registered?

F445 SBP is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 March 1989.

Is F445 SBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F445 SBP shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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