MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,237 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test base ()
both rear wheel arches corroded
steering rack damp
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SHOCK ABSORBER/SPRING TOP MOUNT (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
very slight corrosion to rear wheel arches
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
rust on fuel pipes ok at this time
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F497 DKL is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 F497 DKL, 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 F497 DKL registered?
F497 DKL is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 September 1988.
Is F497 DKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F497 DKL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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