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F520 LMY

1989 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,491 mi
Last recorded43,491 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF520 LMY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 May 2008 43,491 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,871 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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F520 LMY is a 1989 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 F520 LMY, 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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What year was F520 LMY registered?

F520 LMY is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F520 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F520 LMY shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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