MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front wiper linkage slightly worn
under body surface corrosion rear chassis
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner outer lower sill penal corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner outer lower sill penal corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body surface corrosion rear chassis
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill also damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
under body surface corrosion rear chassis
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill also damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
under body surface corrosion rear chassis
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface rust in various areas
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface rust in various areas
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Oil leak engine ()
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.2.6)
wiper linkage worn both
Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner shocker mount area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing shocker mount area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Oil leak engine ()
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.2.6)
wiper linkage worn both
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre wear inner edge
slight play o/s inner rack pinoin
Nearside Lower Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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F477 SEU is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 F477 SEU, 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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F477 SEU is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 March 1989.
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