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F472 XTX

1988 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,057 mi
Last recorded63,057 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF472 XTX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,057 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,459 miles

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 62,393 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes from front to rear rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracking and splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired tank rusted (1.1.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement securing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes into and out of rear flexy hoses rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel tank rusted

Rear shock absorbers weaker than normal

Pass 29 Jul 2019 57,958 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged at rear end (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into & out of n/s & o/s flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank rusting

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,765 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,557 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,396 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 57,117 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,770 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,569 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,254 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,679 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,310 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,824 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 53,814 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,389 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 53,389 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,761 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 52,036 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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F472 XTX is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F472 XTX, 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 F472 XTX registered?

F472 XTX is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 August 1988.

Is F472 XTX safe to buy?

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