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F459 NJH

1988 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,947 mi
Last recorded188,947 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF459 NJH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 188,947 miles

signs of corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 6 Sep 2013 188,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

signs of corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 12 Sep 2012 186,517 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre slight split inner sidewall

suspect front brake pads low

Fail 31 Aug 2012 186,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre slight split inner sidewall

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 181,579 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 167,761 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r outer and inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Apr 2009 161,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

Fail 1 Apr 2009 161,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Feb 2008 153,969 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2006 148,027 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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F459 NJH is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F459 NJH, 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 F459 NJH registered?

F459 NJH is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 November 1988.

Is F459 NJH safe to buy?

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