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F553 GUF

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,119 mi
Last recorded95,119 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 GUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,119 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 95,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 94,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 91,134 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 91,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 87,166 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 87,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 83,029 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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F553 GUF is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F553 GUF, 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 F553 GUF registered?

F553 GUF is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 August 1988.

Is F553 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F553 GUF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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