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F578 PAD

1988 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,344 mi
Last recorded68,344 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Toyota Carina107,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF578 PAD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2010 68,344 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 68,344 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,054 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,442 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,477 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 29,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F578 PAD is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F578 PAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F578 PAD registered?

F578 PAD is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F578 PAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F578 PAD shows 6 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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