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F52 FWX

1989 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,082 mi
Last recorded76,082 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Toyota Carina110,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF52 FWX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 76,082 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 102,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 95,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 95,853 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 90,754 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 90,754 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 86,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 86,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2005 80,800 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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F52 FWX is a 1989 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F52 FWX, 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 F52 FWX registered?

F52 FWX is a 1989 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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