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F542 AUE

1988 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,622 mi
Last recorded102,622 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF542 AUE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 102,622 miles

both rear inner door sills slightly corroded

footbrake performance on lower limit

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plated cracked

nearside front wheel arch requires attention soon

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear wheel arch requires attention soon

nearside wiper blade perished

oil leak

various corrosion spots showing

Pass 1 Dec 2006 101,773 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2006 101,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

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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F542 AUE is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F542 AUE, 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 F542 AUE registered?

F542 AUE is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is F542 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F542 AUE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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