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F44 FBA

1988 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

64,803 mi
Last recorded64,803 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF44 FBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,803 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 63,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,527 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 62,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,394 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 61,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 60,257 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 60,257 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,599 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 59,599 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 58,784 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 58,784 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 58,130 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 58,130 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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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F44 FBA is a 1988 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 F44 FBA, 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.

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What year was F44 FBA registered?

F44 FBA is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 September 1988.

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