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F475 HWL

1988 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,995 mi
Last recorded90,995 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF475 HWL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,995 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 90,936 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,653 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,727 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

nearside steering rack gaitor clip on wrong but secure

offside sill damaged

rear brakes slight imbalance

sills,floors,chassis,rear steps and arches corroded

washer bottle leaking and washers slow

Fail 31 Aug 2012 73,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front and rear floors/chassis corroded

offside sill damaged

washer bottle leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,382 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,875 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 54,856 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,629 miles

body damage to offside rear

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,183 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,587 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,851 miles

oil leak

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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F475 HWL is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F475 HWL, 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 F475 HWL registered?

F475 HWL is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 November 1988.

Is F475 HWL safe to buy?

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